For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,261 students in Northumberland County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northumberland County, PA are Oaklyn School, Priestley School and Line Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Northumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oaklyn School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Oak Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3731
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3731
Grades: K-2
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Line Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
542 W Shamokin St
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-3825
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-3825
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Milton Area Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Mahoning St
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
Line Mountain Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
187 Line Mountain Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
James F Baugher Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Brenda Rovenolt Circle
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Grades: K-4
| 525 students
Rank: #77.
Chief Shikellamy School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 Memorial Drive
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Grades: 3-5
| 618 students
Rank: #88.
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
Rank: #99.
Mount Carmel Area Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 817 students
Rank: #1010.
Shamokin Area Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Grades: PK-4
| 827 students
Rank: #1111.
Shamokin Area Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Grades: 5-6
| 318 students
Rank: n/an/a
244 Warrior Run Blvd
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5138
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5138
Grades: K-6
| 776 students
Northumberland County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
162 School Rd
Dalmatia, PA 17017
(570) 758-6243
Dalmatia, PA 17017
(570) 758-6243
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
600 Arch St
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
3664 Old State Rd
Leck Kill, PA 17836
(570) 425-3671
Leck Kill, PA 17836
(570) 425-3671
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
500 Shamokin Street
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-2189
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
2733 State Route 45
Montandon, PA 17850
(570) 523-3218
Montandon, PA 17850
(570) 523-3218
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
4th And Hanover Streets
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Avenue A And 5th St
Riverside, PA 17868
(570) 271-3268
Riverside, PA 17868
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 151 students
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 7-12
| 1,285 students
115 Fairmount Ave
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
301 Pine St
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5164
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5164
Grades: K-3
| 448 students
4860 Susquehanna Trail
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5135
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5135
Grades: 4-8
| 536 students
1100 Main St
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-5562
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-5562
Grades: K-4
| 281 students
Rr 2 Box 538
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 797-2233
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 797-2233
Grades: 2-5
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Northumberland County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northumberland County, PA include Oaklyn School, Priestley School and Line Mountain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Northumberland County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Northumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Northumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Northumberland County include: Priestley School vs. Chief Shikellamy School, Chief Shikellamy School vs. Priestley School, Shamokin Area Elementary School vs. Mount Carmel Area Elementary School
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