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Education in the Greater Susquehanna Valley is at its best. With the highly recognized Bucknell and Susquehanna universities within its borders, the Valley offers opportunities in education not found anywhere else. Elementary and secondary education institutions in the Valley offer top-notch facilities with first-class curriculum, extra curricular activities, athletics and clubs to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

The Danville Area School district operates four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school, while serving the Danville and Riverside communities.

Lewisburg Area School District is made up of an elementary, intermediate, middle and high school. The district serves Lewisburg, West Milton and Winfield.

Midd-West School District’s three elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school serve the areas of Middleburg, Mt. Pleasant Mills, Kreamer, Beavertown, Penns Creek and Beaver Springs.

Selinsgrove Area School District is comprised of an elementary, intermediate, middle and high school and serves Selinsgrove, Hummels Wharf, Shamokin Dam, Port Trevorton and Freeburg.

Line Mountain School District includes three elementary schools and a junior-senior high school and serves the Line Mountain, Dalmatia, Trevorton and Herndon areas.

Mifflinburg Area School District’s four elementary schools, one intermediate, one middle and one high school serve the communities of Mifflinburg and Vicksburg.

Shikellamy School District is made up of four elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. The district serves Northumberland, Snydertown and Sunbury.

Sunbury Christian Academy, Meadowbrook Christian, Northumberland Christian School, Greenwood Friends School and St. Cyril Academy all provide a private school education infused with religious values.

Technical and Vocational Training Institutions SUN Area Career and Technology Center, located in New Berlin, offers advanced placement classes for high school students, adult education opportunities, technical career training and vocational education.

Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School provides an education in a multitude of fields. For high school students, the education they receive is an augmentation of what they are already receiving at one of the area’s participating schools. Adults wishing to continue their education can freshen up their skills or learn a new trade.

McCann School of Business and Technology has been educating students in the region for many years. Associate’s degrees are available in areas such as accounting, early childhood education, computer science and programming, medical assisting, among others. Diploma programs are also offered in a number of other fields. Its location in Sunbury is one of four.

Founded in 1944, Triangle Tech has grown to cover multiple locations in Pennsylvania. At the facility in Sunbury, students can earn a Triangle Tech AST Degree in carpentry and construction technology, maintenance electricity and construction technology, and welding and fabrication technology. A Triangle Tech Diploma in residential and light commercial electricity is also an option.

Higher Education Bucknell University, located in Lewisburg, is one of the top liberal arts institutions in the country. Founded in 1846, the university’s long history has been influenced by the dedicated students, faculty and staff. Bucknell is a highly selective university offering over 50 majors and more than 60 minors. Beyond this wide range of options, a host of special academic programs afford students remarkable learning opportunities including study abroad programs in a diverse mix of countries. To complete and enhance the learning experience, many extra curricular activities keep university life exciting and fulfilling. Sports are competitive in this Division I school.

Susquehanna University enrolls about 2,000 students annually. Founded in 1858 the architecture on campus is in the Georgian style and covers about 220 acres. This liberal arts institution boasts small class sizes and its faculty is primarily made up of instructors who have earned either a doctorate or terminal degree. The three schools of Susquehanna University include: The Sigmund Weiss School of Business; the School of Arts, Humanities and Communications; and the School of Natural and Social Sciences. Professional programs include veterinary medicine, dentistry, teaching, law, medicine and ministry. High-tech amenities and a wealth of student organizations and athletics make for a well-rounded education.