Top Rankings
Palmyra Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,517 students in Palmyra Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Palmyra Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,517 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Palmyra Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
247 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
281 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
15%
# Black Students
66 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,743 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
78%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
176 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
219
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
258
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
260
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
262
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
271
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
272
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
274
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
300
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
298
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
279
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
318
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,624 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,003 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,624
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,003
$23,119
Best Palmyra Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra Area Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #22.
Lingle Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S Lingle Ave
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 W Pine St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 1-5
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 E Spruce St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 1-5
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Forge Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Forge Rd
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 1-5
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Palmyra Area Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 W Cherry St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra Area School District?
Palmyra Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,517 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra Area School District?
Palmyra Area School District is ranked #53 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra Area School District?
78% of Palmyra Area School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra Area School District?
Palmyra Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Palmyra Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,003 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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