For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,531 students in 17078, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 17078, PA are Palmyra Area Sr. High School, Lingle Avenue Elementary School and Pine Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17078 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). Schools in 17078, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17078, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra Area Sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 1,181 students
Rank: #22.
Lingle Avenue Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Street Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Palmyra Area Middle School
Magnet 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
| 829 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17078, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17078, PA include Palmyra Area Sr. High School, Lingle Avenue Elementary School and Pine Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17078?
6 public schools are located in 17078.
What is the racial composition of students in 17078?
17078 public schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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