For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 838 students in Northumberland, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 277 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Northumberland, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Northumberland, 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.
Northumberland, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Northumberland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Northumberland, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-2 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Shikellamy Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Permastone Dr
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Northumberland, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Northumberland, PA include Priestley School and Shikellamy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Northumberland?
2 public schools are located in Northumberland.
What percentage of students in Northumberland go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Northumberland are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland?
Northumberland public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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