For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 480 students in Shickshinny, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shickshinny, PA are Northwest Area Primary School and Northwest Area Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shickshinny, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shickshinny have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shickshinny, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Area Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Area Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Sunset Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Grades: 3-6
| 259 students
Shickshinny, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West Vine St
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shickshinny, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shickshinny, PA include Northwest Area Primary School and Northwest Area Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shickshinny?
2 public elementary schools are located in Shickshinny.
What is the racial composition of students in Shickshinny?
Shickshinny public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Shickshinny are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Shickshinny include: Northwest Area Primary School vs. Northwest Area Intermediate School
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