Best Public Schools in Sunbury, PA

Summary:

The Sunbury, Pennsylvania area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Shikellamy School District, including 2 elementary schools (Chief Shikellamy School and Oaklyn School) and 1 high school (Shikellamy High School). These schools serve a diverse, high-needs student population, with a significant percentage of minority students and students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, Chief Shikellamy School has the highest student-teacher ratio and the lowest academic performance, while Oaklyn School has the lowest student-teacher ratio and the highest statewide ranking and star rating. Shikellamy High School, on the other hand, has the lowest graduation rate and the highest dropout rate, as well as below-average Keystone Exam scores in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature.

The data suggests that the schools in the Shikellamy School District face significant socioeconomic challenges, with disparities in academic performance and student outcomes across the schools. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of each school community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oaklyn School	Public	K-2	115 Oak Street	Sunbury	17801	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3731	366	22	16.8	100.0%	252 (68.9%)	18 (4.9%)	76 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)								(n/a)														$12,946	$1,998	$10,948
Shikellamy High School	Public	9-12	600 Walnut Street	Sunbury	17801	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3713	887	36	24.3	92.7%	663 (74.7%)	37 (4.2%)	129 (14.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.0%)	41.9	449^th of 674 public high schools	33.4%		44	424^th of 634 public high schools	33.1%	25	28.8	39.6	58.4											$15,287	$1,331	$13,957
Chief Shikellamy School	Public	3-5	338 Memorial Drive	Sunbury	17801	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3728	615	35	17.6	100.0%	427 (69.4%)	21 (3.4%)	108 (17.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.4%)	40.3	1014^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.9%		40.2	1025^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.2%	11				45.3	39.1	34.7	39.9	74.9	74.9	51.5	37.3	41.0	43.7	$16,264	$2,005	$14,260

Cities Near Sunbury

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Northumberland	3.65 mi	2	563^rd
Selinsgrove	5.73 mi	4	216^th
Trevorton	6.89 mi	1	489^th
Lewisburg	10.24 mi	4	32^nd
Coal Township	10.53 mi	3	683^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.