For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,450 students in 17566, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17566, PA are Quarryville Elementary School, Clermont Elementary School and Swift Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17566 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17566, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17566, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quarryville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Hess St
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Clermont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1868 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Swift Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1866 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Kirkwood Pike
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17566, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17566, PA include Quarryville Elementary School, Clermont Elementary School and Swift Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17566?
4 public elementary schools are located in 17566.
What is the racial composition of students in 17566?
17566 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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