For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,323 students in 17601, PA (there are , serving 2,583 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 17601, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17601, PA are Conestoga Valley Sr. High School, Nitrauer School and Centerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17601 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17601, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17601, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conestoga Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2110 Horseshoe Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5231
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,296 students
Rank: #22.
Nitrauer School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Grades: K-4
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5575
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5575
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Schaeffer School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Grades: K-4
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Bucher School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Candlewyck Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4291
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4291
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-4
| 243 students
Rank: #77.
Fritz Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Hornig Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5246
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5246
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #88.
Centerville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
865 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5580
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5580
Grades: 7-8
| 607 students
Rank: #99.
Gerald G Huesken Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2114 Horseshoe Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-1294
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-1294
Grades: 6-8
| 898 students
17601, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1202 Park City Ctr
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
School Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Grades: 6
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17601, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17601, PA include Conestoga Valley Sr. High School, Nitrauer School and Centerville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17601?
9 public schools are located in 17601.
What percentage of students in 17601 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 17601 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17601?
17601 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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