For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,297 students in 17036, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 260 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 17036, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 17036, PA are Lower Dauphin High School, Nye Elementary School and Price. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17036 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17036, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17036, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lower Dauphin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Hanover St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,085 students
Rank: #22.
Nye Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S John St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Price
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Lower Dauphin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17036, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17036, PA include Lower Dauphin High School, Nye Elementary School and Price.
How many public schools are located in 17036?
4 public schools are located in 17036.
What percentage of students in 17036 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 17036 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17036?
17036 public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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