For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,231 students in Shenandoah, PA (there are , serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Shenandoah, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Shenandoah, PA are Shenandoah Valley Elementary School and Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shenandoah, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Shenandoah have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Shenandoah, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Gr: PK-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Gr: 7-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shenandoah, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Shenandoah, PA include Shenandoah Valley Elementary School and Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Shenandoah?
2 public schools are located in Shenandoah.
What percentage of students in Shenandoah go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Shenandoah are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shenandoah?
Shenandoah public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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