For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,259 students in 17036, PA (there are , serving 260 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 17036, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17036, PA are Lower Dauphin High School, Nye Elementary School and Lower Dauphin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17036 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17036, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17036, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Dauphin High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Hanover St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S John St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Lower Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Price
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17036, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17036, PA include Lower Dauphin High School, Nye Elementary School and Lower Dauphin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17036?
4 public schools are located in 17036.
What percentage of students in 17036 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 17036 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17036?
17036 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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