For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,206 students in Shenandoah, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Shenandoah, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Shenandoah, PA are Shenandoah Valley Elementary School and Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shenandoah, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Shenandoah have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shenandoah, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Grades: PK-6
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Grades: 7-12
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shenandoah, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Shenandoah, PA include Shenandoah Valley Elementary School and Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Shenandoah?
2 public schools are located in Shenandoah.
What percentage of students in Shenandoah go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Shenandoah are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shenandoah?
Shenandoah public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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