For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 900 students in Shickshinny, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Shickshinny, PA are Northwest Area Intermediate School, Northwest Area Primary School and Northwest Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shickshinny, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Shickshinny have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Shickshinny, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
Northwest Area Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Sunset Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Gr: 3-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 Thorne Hill Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4126
Gr: 7-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Shickshinny, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shickshinny, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Shickshinny, PA include Northwest Area Intermediate School, Northwest Area Primary School and Northwest Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Shickshinny?
3 public schools are located in Shickshinny.
What is the racial composition of students in Shickshinny?
Shickshinny public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Shickshinny are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shickshinny include: Northwest Area Primary School vs. Northwest Area High School, Northwest Area Primary School vs. Northwest Area Intermediate School