For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,419 students in Glen Rock, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glen Rock, 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.
Glen Rock, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glen Rock 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 Public Elementary Schools in Glen Rock, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shrewsbury Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 S Main St
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3457 Sticks Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Gr: K-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Glen Rock, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glen Rock, PA include Shrewsbury Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Friendship Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glen Rock?
3 public elementary schools are located in Glen Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Rock?
Glen Rock 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).
Which public elementary schools in Glen Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Glen Rock include: Southern Elementary School vs. Shrewsbury Elementary School, Friendship Elementary School vs. Shrewsbury Elementary School, Shrewsbury Elementary School vs. Southern Elementary School
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