For the 2025 school year, there are 116 public schools serving 64,086 students in Lancaster County, PA (there are , serving 14,990 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster County, PA are Letort Elementary School, Bainbridge Elementary School and Neff School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lancaster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Letort Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
561 Letort Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
Gr: K-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
416 N. Second Street
Bainbridge, PA 17502
(717) 426-4203
Bainbridge, PA 17502
(717) 426-4203
Gr: K-2 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Neff School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Valley Rd
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 569-8502
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 569-8502
Gr: K-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Landisville Pri Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 Mumma Dr
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5519
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5519
Gr: K-3 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Reidenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Buckwalter Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-1000
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-1000
Gr: K-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5575
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5575
Gr: K-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Nitrauer School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Ephrata Sr. High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Gr: 9-12 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Conestoga Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Hill St
Conestoga, PA 17516
(717) 872-9535
Conestoga, PA 17516
(717) 872-9535
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Denver Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
East High Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0099
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0099
Gr: K-2 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Landisville Intrmd Center
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Mumma Drive
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5590
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5590
Gr: 4-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Hempfield Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Stanley Ave
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5510
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5510
Gr: 9-12 | 2,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Hans Herr Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Book Rd
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Gr: 3-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Farmdale Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
695 Prospect Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Conewago Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2809 Hershey Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7233
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7233
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Schaeffer School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Gr: K-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Landis Run Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Blue Streak Boulevard
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 581-9124
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 581-9124
Gr: 5-6 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Manheim Twp High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Manheim Twp Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3111
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3111
Gr: 7-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Reamstown Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44 South Reamstown Road
Reamstown, PA 17567
(717) 336-1531
Reamstown, PA 17567
(717) 336-1531
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
Bart-colerain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1336 Noble Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
(717) 529-2181
Christiana, PA 17509
(717) 529-2181
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Central Manor Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3717 Blue Rock Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-1401
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-1401
Gr: K-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Eshleman Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Leaman Ave
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-9540
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-9540
Gr: K-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2525.
Martin Meylin Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Book Rd
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2626.
Bear Creek School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1459 Sheaffer Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-0210
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-0210
Gr: 3-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2727.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 School Lane
Brownstown, PA 17508
(717) 656-6021
Brownstown, PA 17508
(717) 656-6021
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Brecht School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-1733
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-1733
Gr: K-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2929.
Mill Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Elm Ave
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7424
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7424
Gr: K-2 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3030.
Marticville Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
356 Frogtown Rd
Pequea, PA 17565
(717) 291-9854
Pequea, PA 17565
(717) 291-9854
Gr: 7-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3131.
Pequea Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 Millwood Rd
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-3831
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-3831
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3232.
Garden Spot Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
669 E Main St
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1555
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1555
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3333.
Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Book Rd
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3434.
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3535.
Rohrerstown Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Noll Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 299-7126
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 299-7126
Gr: K-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Lancaster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Gr: 6-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 78%
111 S Penn St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-2209
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-2209
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
2156 Main St
Narvon, PA 17555
(717) 445-8610
Narvon, PA 17555
(717) 445-8610
Gr: 1-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
420 Coffee Goss Rd
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1680
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1680
Gr: K | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1360 Strickler Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Gr: K-4 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
8853 Elizabethtown Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7099
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7099
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
300 Orchard Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 3%
1202 Park City Ctr
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Gr: Inquire with school
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-5540
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-5540
Gr: 3-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Gr: 1-5 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1966 Mastersonville Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Gr: K-4 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
105 North River St
Maytown, PA 17550
(717) 426-3416
Maytown, PA 17550
(717) 426-3416
Gr: 2-4 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Gr: 7-10 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
School Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Gr: 6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
205 Forest Hill Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-6946
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-6946
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
130 Alida St
Rheems, PA 17570
(717) 367-9121
Rheems, PA 17570
(717) 367-9121
Gr: K-2 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
1179 River Rd
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
Gr: 3-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
80 West Queen St
Stevens, PA 17578
(717) 336-1551
Stevens, PA 17578
(717) 336-1551
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
297 S Barbara St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Minority enrollment: 16%
65 S Colebrook Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Gr: K-4 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
3 S Hazel St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Fulton And Franklin Streets
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 687-0444
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 687-0444
Gr: K-2 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 6%
9 Main St
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-5476
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-5476
Gr: K-3 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lancaster County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster County, PA include Letort Elementary School, Bainbridge Elementary School and Neff School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster County?
116 public schools are located in Lancaster County.
What percentage of students in Lancaster County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lancaster County include: Smith Middle School vs. Swift Middle School, Mill Road Elementary School vs. East High Street Elementary School, Swift Middle School vs. Smith Middle School
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