| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Area School District | Riverside | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 2,162 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Southern Columbia Area School District | Elysburg | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,235 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Warrior Run School District | Dewart | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1,461 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
| Milton Area School District | Milton | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1,920 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Line Mountain School District | Dalmatia | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1,007 | 3 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Shikellamy School District | Sunbury | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 2,810 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Mount Carmel Area School District | Marion Heights | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 1,548 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Shamokin Area School District | Paxinos | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 2,213 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Northumberland County compares
Together they enroll 14,356 students across 29 schools. The largest is Shikellamy School District with 2,810 students. Districts here average 4.9/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Northumberland County has 8 public school districts covering 24 zip codes. The top-rated district in Northumberland County is Danville Area School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Northumberland County, PA?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Northumberland County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Northumberland County, PA?
Of the districts serving Northumberland County, Danville Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 80th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.