For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 900 students in Shickshinny, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Shickshinny, PA are Northwest Area Intermediate School, Northwest Area Primary School and Northwest Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shickshinny, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Shickshinny have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Shickshinny, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Area Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Sunset Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Gr: 3-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Area Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Gr: 7-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Shickshinny, Pennsylvania ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shickshinny, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Shickshinny, PA include Northwest Area Intermediate School, Northwest Area Primary School and Northwest Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Shickshinny?
3 public schools are located in Shickshinny.
What is the racial composition of students in Shickshinny?
Shickshinny public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Shickshinny are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shickshinny include: Northwest Area Intermediate School vs. Northwest Area Primary School, Northwest Area Primary School vs. Northwest Area Intermediate School, Northwest Area Intermediate School vs. Northwest Area High School
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