For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,529 students in Shippensburg, PA (there are 11 private schools, serving 371 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Shippensburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Shippensburg, PA are Shippensburg Area Sr. High School, Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School and James Burd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shippensburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Shippensburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shippensburg, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shippensburg Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Eberly Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2730
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
Rank: #22.
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Shippensburg University, 1871
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
James Burd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Brad Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
Grades: K-3
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Shippensburg Intrm School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Hollar Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-3189
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-3189
Grades: 4-5
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Nancy Grayson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lurgan Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2770
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2770
Grades: K-3
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Shippensburg Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Park Place
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2750
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shippensburg, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Shippensburg, PA include Shippensburg Area Sr. High School, Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School and James Burd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shippensburg?
6 public schools are located in Shippensburg.
What percentage of students in Shippensburg go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Shippensburg are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shippensburg?
Shippensburg public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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