Top Rankings
Penn Manor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,532 students in Penn Manor School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penn Manor School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
5,532 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
335 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Penn Manor School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 679 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 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
182 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
934 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
350 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
3,852 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
70%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
206 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
404
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
381
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
402
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
390
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
456
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
432
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
410
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
437
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
437
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
459
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
453
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
460
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
411
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,578 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,409 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,578
$23,649
Spending / Student
$22,409
$23,073
Best Penn Manor School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Eshleman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Leaman Ave
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-9540
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-9540
Grades: K-6
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Penn Manor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
East Cottage Avenue
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-9520
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-9520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,783 students
Rank: #77.
Marticville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
356 Frogtown Rd
Pequea, PA 17565
(717) 291-9854
Pequea, PA 17565
(717) 291-9854
Grades: 7-8
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Manor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2950 Charlestown Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9510
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9510
Grades: 7-8
| 492 students
Rank: #99.
Martic Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
266 Martic Heights Dr
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-4128
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-4128
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Rank: #1010.
Hambright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Charlestown Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9503
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9503
Grades: K-6
| 594 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn Manor School District?
Penn Manor School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,532 students.
What is the rank of Penn Manor School District?
Penn Manor School District is ranked #108 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Manor School District?
70% of Penn Manor School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn Manor School District?
Penn Manor School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penn Manor School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,409 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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