For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 460 students in East Petersburg, PA (there are , serving 34 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in East Petersburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in East Petersburg, PA is East Petersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Petersburg, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in East Petersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in East Petersburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 Lemon St
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 569-1211
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 569-1211
Grades: K-6
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Petersburg, PA?
The top ranked public schools in East Petersburg, PA include East Petersburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Petersburg?
1 public schools are located in East Petersburg.
What percentage of students in East Petersburg go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in East Petersburg are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Petersburg?
East Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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