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Shikellamy School District (2026) - Sunbury, PA

Shikellamy School District

200 Island Blvd
Sunbury, PA 17801-1028
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,682 students in Shikellamy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Shikellamy School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 56% statewide average).
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).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,682 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shikellamy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#440 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
38%
46%
55%
61%
57%
77%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
17%
16%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
71%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,214 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,281 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,214
$23,724
Spending / Student
$17,281
$23,146

Best Shikellamy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oaklyn School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 Oak Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3731
Gr: K-2 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Priestley School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
423 Cannery Rd
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3261
Gr: K-2 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Chief Shikellamy School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
338 Memorial Drive
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Gr: 3-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Shikellamy Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Permastone Dr
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Shikellamy High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shikellamy School District?
Shikellamy School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,682 students.
What is the rank of Shikellamy School District?
Shikellamy School District is ranked #448 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Shikellamy School District?
71% of Shikellamy School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shikellamy School District?
Shikellamy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Shikellamy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,281 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,682 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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