For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,059 students in 17921, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 17921, PA are North Schuylkill Elementary School and North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17921 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17921, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17921, PA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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%
Rank: #22.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Gr: 7-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
17921, Pennsylvania 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 schools in 17921, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17921, PA include North Schuylkill Elementary School and North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 17921?
2 public schools are located in 17921.
What is the racial composition of students in 17921?
17921 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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