For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,921 students in Gettysburg, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gettysburg, PA are James Gettys Elementary School, Gettysburg Area Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gettysburg, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gettysburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gettysburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Gettys Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
898 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Gettysburg Area Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
98 Lefever Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
888 Coleman Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Vida Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eisenhower Center, 120 E Broad
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 East Broadway
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-3
| 268 students
157 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 2-3
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gettysburg, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gettysburg, PA include James Gettys Elementary School, Gettysburg Area Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gettysburg?
5 public elementary schools are located in Gettysburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gettysburg?
Gettysburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Gettysburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gettysburg include: James Gettys Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. James Gettys Elementary School, Gettysburg Montessori Charter School vs. Vida Charter School
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