For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,727 students in Littlestown, PA (there are , serving 52 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Littlestown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Littlestown, PA are Littlestown Sr. High School, Alloway Creek Elementary School and Maple Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Littlestown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Littlestown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Littlestown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Littlestown Sr. High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Alloway Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
162 Newark St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: K-5
| 780 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Maple Avenue
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Littlestown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
162 Newark Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 4-5
| 286 students
150 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: K-4
| 693 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Littlestown, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Littlestown, PA include Littlestown Sr. High School, Alloway Creek Elementary School and Maple Avenue Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Littlestown?
3 public schools are located in Littlestown.
What percentage of students in Littlestown go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Littlestown are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Littlestown?
Littlestown public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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