For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 1,066 students in 17921, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 17921, PA is North Schuylkill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 17921 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17921, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17921, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Schuylkill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38 Line St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-3661
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-3661
Gr: K-6 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
17921, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Broad St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17921, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17921, PA include North Schuylkill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17921?
1 public elementary schools are located in 17921.
What is the racial composition of students in 17921?
17921 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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