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Best Susquehanna County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,823 students in Susquehanna County, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Susquehanna County, PA are Choconut Valley Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Susquehanna County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Susquehanna County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Susquehanna County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Choconut Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4458 Stanley Lake Road
Friendsville, PA 18818
(570) 278-7300
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3141
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11749 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 Meteor Way
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-3731
Gr: 7-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Lathrop Street Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Lathrop St
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-0310
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Elk Lake Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Susquehanna Community Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3192 Turnpike St
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-4921
Gr: 7-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Susquehanna Community Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3192 Turnpike St
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-4921
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11748 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Forest City Regional Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Susquehanna Street
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Forest City Regional High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Susquehanna St
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2420
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3144
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Susquehanna County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-9229
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Rank: #1414.
Blue Ridge Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3177
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Gr: 7-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Susquehanna County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Susquehanna County, PA include Choconut Valley Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Susquehanna County?
15 public schools are located in Susquehanna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Susquehanna County?
Susquehanna County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Susquehanna County are often viewed compared to one another?

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