Schools
- Shikellamy High School and Middle School combined grades 7th-12th
In May 2011, the Shikellamy School Board voted to close both middle schools due to three factors: declining enrollment district wide; the need for costly, major renovations of the two middle school buildings and significant budget challenges for the foreseeable future. Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, sixth grade will be provided at each elementary school while seventh and eighth grades will be provided at the recently renovated and underutilized high school building. The superintendent reported that closing of the middle schools would save district taxpayers about $800,000. C.W. Rice Middle School enrollment was 314 (2010). Sunbury Middle School enrollment was 355 students (2010).
Elementary Schools grades kindergarten through 6th
- Grace Beck Elementary School 273 pupils 2010
- Chief Shikellamy Elementary School 298 pupils 2010
- Oaklyn Elementary School 342 pupils 2010
- Priestley Elementary School 373 pupils 2010
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