For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,419 students in 17327, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17327, PA are Shrewsbury Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Friendship Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17327 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17327, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17327, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shrewsbury Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
331 S Main St
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3457 Sticks Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17327, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17327, PA include Shrewsbury Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Friendship Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17327?
3 public elementary schools are located in 17327.
What is the racial composition of students in 17327?
17327 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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