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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lycoming County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 14,732 students in Lycoming County, PA (there are 12 private schools, serving 676 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lycoming County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lycoming County, PA are Avis Elementary School, Lyter Elementary School and Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lycoming County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Lycoming County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Lycoming County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avis Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1088 Third St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 753-5220
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lyter Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Spruce St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2614
Gr: K-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 Loyalsock Dr
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Hepburn-lycoming Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
355 Route 973 East
Cogan Station, PA 17728
(570) 601-1112
Gr: K-3 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Ward L Myers Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 New St
Muncy, PA 17756
(570) 546-3129
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Montoursville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Mulberry St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Gr: 7-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Muncy Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 W Penn St
Muncy, PA 17756
(570) 546-3127
Gr: 7-12 | 472 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Donald E. Schick School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 Four Mile Dr
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 326-3554
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
George A Ferrell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
34 Court Street
Picture Rocks, PA 17762
(570) 584-3341
Gr: K-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Jersey Shore Area Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Locust St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7120
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Salladasburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3490 Route 287 Highway
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-2931
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 South Broad Street
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5121
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Loyalsock Twp Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 Loyalsock Dr
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-9439
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Carl G Renn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
183 School Lane
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1616.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
555 W Mountain Ave
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1717.
C E Mccall Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Willow St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2441
Gr: 5-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Williamsport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2990 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Penn St
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2020.
Hughesville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
349 Cemetery St
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2121.
Loyalsock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3790 Route 87 Highway
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 435-0446
Gr: K-4 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2222.
Jersey Shore Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Thompson St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2323.
Rommelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
515 West Central Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 320-4470
Gr: 5-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Jackson Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Newberry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-1992
Gr: K-3 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Lycoming Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Hays Lane
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 601-3900
Gr: 4-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2626.
Williamsport Area Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177
Gr: 7-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2727.
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Cemetery St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2828.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Gr: 7-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2929.
Curtin Intrmd School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Eldred St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-4785
Gr: 4-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Cochran Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Cherry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-9731
Gr: K-3 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Lycoming Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
293 Cemetery Street
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lycoming County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lycoming County, PA include Avis Elementary School, Lyter Elementary School and Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Lycoming County?
31 public schools are located in Lycoming County.
What percentage of students in Lycoming County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lycoming County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lycoming County?
Lycoming County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Lycoming County are often viewed compared to one another?

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