For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,997 students in Northumberland County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Northumberland County, PA are Line Mountain Elementary School, Mount Carmel Area Elementary School and Shamokin Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Northumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Northumberland County Public 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 preschools in Northumberland County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Northumberland County, PA include Line Mountain Elementary School, Mount Carmel Area Elementary School and Shamokin Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Northumberland County?
3 public preschools are located in Northumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Northumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Northumberland County include: Line Mountain Elementary School vs. Shamokin Area Elementary School, Shamokin Area Elementary School vs. Mount Carmel Area Elementary School, Shamokin Area Elementary School vs. Line Mountain Elementary School
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