For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,087 students in Mount Joy, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Mount Joy, PA is Farmdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Joy, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Joy have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Joy, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: n/an/a
Donegal Primary School
Magnet School
1055 Koser Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Grades: K-2
| 570 students
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1360 Strickler Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Grades: K-4
| 103 students
300 Orchard Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
297 S Barbara St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Joy, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Joy, PA include Farmdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Joy?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mount Joy.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Joy?
Mount Joy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.