For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,485 students in Mount Joy, PA (there are , serving 420 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Mount Joy, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mount Joy, PA are Donegal High School, Farmdale Elementary School and Lancaster County Ctc - Mt Joy Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Joy, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mount Joy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Mount Joy, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Donegal High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 Koser Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #22.
Farmdale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
695 Prospect Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Lancaster County Ctc - Mt Joy Campus
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
432 Old Market St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-3000
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Donegal Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Anderson Ferry Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
Grades: 7-8
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
1055 Koser Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Grades: K-2
| 601 students
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1360 Strickler Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Grades: K-4
| 103 students
300 Orchard Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
297 S Barbara St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Joy, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Joy, PA include Donegal High School, Farmdale Elementary School and Lancaster County Ctc - Mt Joy Campus.
How many public schools are located in Mount Joy?
5 public schools are located in Mount Joy.
What percentage of students in Mount Joy go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Mount Joy are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Joy?
Mount Joy public schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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