For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,305 students in Susquehanna County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Susquehanna County, PA are Choconut Valley Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Lathrop Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Susquehanna County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Susquehanna County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Susquehanna County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Choconut Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4458 Stanley Lake Road
Friendsville, PA 18818
(570) 278-7300
Friendsville, PA 18818
(570) 278-7300
Grades: K-6
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3141
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3141
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Lathrop Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Lathrop St
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-0310
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-0310
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Forest City Regional Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Susquehanna Street
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Elk Lake Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Grades: K-6
| 577 students
Rank: #66.
Susquehanna Community Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3192 Turnpike St
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-4921
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-4921
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Blue Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3177
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3177
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11748 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Susquehanna County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Susquehanna County, PA include Choconut Valley Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Lathrop Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Susquehanna County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Susquehanna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Susquehanna County?
Susquehanna County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Susquehanna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Susquehanna County include: Elk Lake Elementary School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Elk Lake Elementary School, Choconut Valley Elementary School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School
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