For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,990 students in Greencastle, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 169 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Greencastle, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Greencastle, PA are Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School, Greencastle-antrim Middle School and Greencastle-antrim Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greencastle, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Greencastle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greencastle, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: #22.
Greencastle-antrim Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 South Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Greencastle-antrim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 East Leitersburg Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 3-5
| 680 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greencastle-antrim Pri School
Magnet School
504 East Leitersburg Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: K-2
| 574 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greencastle, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Greencastle, PA include Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School, Greencastle-antrim Middle School and Greencastle-antrim Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Greencastle?
4 public schools are located in Greencastle.
What percentage of students in Greencastle go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Greencastle are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greencastle?
Greencastle public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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