For the 2024-25 school year, there are 114 public schools serving 64,067 students in Lancaster County, PA (there are 218 private schools, serving 15,092 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster County, PA are Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School, Conestoga Valley Sr. High School and Bainbridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Lancaster County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Book Rd
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #22.
Conestoga Valley Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2110 Horseshoe Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5231
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,282 students
Rank: #33.
Bainbridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
416 N. Second Street
Bainbridge, PA 17502
(717) 426-4203
Bainbridge, PA 17502
(717) 426-4203
Grades: K-2
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Neff School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Valley Rd
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 569-8502
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 569-8502
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Donegal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 Koser Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ephrata Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Grades: 9-12
| 1,317 students
Rank: #77.
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Garden Spot Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
669 E Main St
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1555
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1555
Grades: 9-12
| 926 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Reidenbaugh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Buckwalter Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-1000
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-1000
Grades: K-4
| 476 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Conestoga Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Hill St
Conestoga, PA 17516
(717) 872-9535
Conestoga, PA 17516
(717) 872-9535
Grades: K-6
| 318 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Letort Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
561 Letort Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #1212.
Cocalico Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
Rank: #1313.
Manheim Twp High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
Grades: 9-12
| 1,899 students
Rank: #1414.
Landisville Pri Center
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 Mumma Dr
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5519
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5519
Grades: K-3
| 591 students
Rank: #1515.
Manheim Central Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Adele Ave
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-8400
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Rank: #1616.
East High Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0099
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0099
Grades: K-2
| 481 students
Rank: #1717.
Hempfield Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Stanley Ave
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5510
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5510
Grades: 9-12
| 2,268 students
Rank: #1818.
Pequea Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4033 E Newport Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #1919.
Warwick Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Orange St
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-3700
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #2020.
Nitrauer School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #2121.
Centerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5575
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5575
Grades: K-6
| 541 students
Rank: #2222.
Denver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #2323.
Schaeffer School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Grades: K-4
| 333 students
Rank: #2424.
Hans Herr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Book Rd
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Grades: 3-5
| 655 students
Rank: #2525.
Central Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3717 Blue Rock Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-1401
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-1401
Grades: K-6
| 604 students
Rank: #2626.
Solanco High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
585 Solanco Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2151
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #2727.
Landisville Intrmd Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Mumma Drive
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5590
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5590
Grades: 4-6
| 488 students
Rank: #2828.
Landis Run Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Blue Streak Boulevard
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 581-9124
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 581-9124
Grades: 5-6
| 901 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Bucher School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Candlewyck Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4291
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4291
Grades: K-4
| 385 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Conewago Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2809 Hershey Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7233
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7233
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #3131.
Pequea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 Millwood Rd
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-3831
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-3831
Grades: K-6
| 384 students
Rank: #3232.
Bear Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1459 Sheaffer Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-0210
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-0210
Grades: 3-5
| 816 students
Rank: #3333.
Farmdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
695 Prospect Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Grades: K-6
| 517 students
Rank: #3434.
Brecht School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-1733
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-1733
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Bart-colerain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1336 Noble Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
(717) 529-2181
Christiana, PA 17509
(717) 529-2181
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
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Lancaster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
111 S Penn St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-2209
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-2209
Grades: PK-4
| 406 students
2156 Main St
Narvon, PA 17555
(717) 445-8610
Narvon, PA 17555
(717) 445-8610
Grades: 1-6
| 169 students
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
420 Coffee Goss Rd
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1680
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1680
Grades: K
| 158 students
1360 Strickler Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Grades: K-4
| 103 students
8853 Elizabethtown Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7099
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7099
Grades: K-5
| 105 students
300 Orchard Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
1202 Park City Ctr
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-5540
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-5540
Grades: 3-5
| 190 students
1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Grades: 1-5
| 162 students
1966 Mastersonville Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Grades: K-4
| 99 students
105 North River St
Maytown, PA 17550
(717) 426-3416
Maytown, PA 17550
(717) 426-3416
Grades: 2-4
| 152 students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students
35 Elm Ave
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7424
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7424
Grades: K-2
| 136 students
School Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Grades: 6
| 508 students
205 Forest Hill Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-6946
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-6946
Grades: 1-8
| 30 students
130 Alida St
Rheems, PA 17570
(717) 367-9121
Rheems, PA 17570
(717) 367-9121
Grades: K-2
| 135 students
1179 River Rd
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
80 West Queen St
Stevens, PA 17578
(717) 336-1551
Stevens, PA 17578
(717) 336-1551
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
297 S Barbara St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
65 S Colebrook Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Grades: K-4
| 93 students
3 S Hazel St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Grades: PK-4
| 240 students
Fulton And Franklin Streets
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 687-0444
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 687-0444
Grades: K-2
| 136 students
26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
9 Main St
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-5476
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-5476
Grades: K-3
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lancaster County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster County, PA include Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School, Conestoga Valley Sr. High School and Bainbridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster County?
114 public schools are located in Lancaster County.
What percentage of students in Lancaster County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lancaster County include: Smith Middle School vs. Swift Middle School, Swift Middle School vs. Smith Middle School, Clermont Elementary School vs. Bart-colerain Elementary School
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