For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 885 students in 17857, PA (there are , serving 370 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 17857, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17857, PA are Priestley School and Shikellamy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17857 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17857, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17857, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Priestley School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 Cannery Rd
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3261
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3261
Grades: K-2
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Shikellamy Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Permastone Dr
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
17857, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4th And Hanover Streets
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17857, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17857, PA include Priestley School and Shikellamy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17857?
2 public schools are located in 17857.
What percentage of students in 17857 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 17857 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17857?
17857 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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