For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 827 students in Coal Township, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in Coal Township, PA is Shamokin Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal Township, PA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Coal Township have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Coal Township, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shamokin Area Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5721
Grades: PK-4
| 827 students
Coal Township, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 7-12
| 1,285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Coal Township, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Coal Township, PA include Shamokin Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Coal Township?
1 public preschools are located in Coal Township.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal Township?
Coal Township public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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