For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,354 students in 17070, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 550 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 17070, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 17070, PA are Fairview Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17070 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17070, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17070, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
516 7th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
New Cumberland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 8th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17070, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17070, PA include Fairview Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17070?
3 public schools are located in 17070.
What percentage of students in 17070 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 17070 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17070?
17070 public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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