For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 990 students in 17801, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17801, PA are Oaklyn School and Chief Shikellamy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17801 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17801, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17801, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oaklyn School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Oak Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3731
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3731
Gr: K-2 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Chief Shikellamy School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 Memorial Drive
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3728
Gr: 3-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
17801, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Arch St
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
115 Fairmount Ave
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17801, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17801, PA include Oaklyn School and Chief Shikellamy School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17801?
2 public elementary schools are located in 17801.
What is the racial composition of students in 17801?
17801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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