Best Northumberland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 838 students in Northumberland, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 277 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Northumberland, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in Northumberland, PA are Priestley School and Shikellamy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Northumberland, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Northumberland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).