For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,545 students in 17257, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17257, PA are Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School, James Burd Elementary School and Shippensburg Area Intrm School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17257 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17257, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17257, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Shippensburg University, 1871
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
James Burd Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Brad Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
Grades: K-3
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Shippensburg Area Intrm School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Hollar Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-3189
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-3189
Grades: 4-5
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Nancy Grayson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Lurgan Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2770
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2770
Grades: K-3
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Shippensburg Area Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Park Place
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2750
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17257, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17257, PA include Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School, James Burd Elementary School and Shippensburg Area Intrm School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17257?
5 public elementary schools are located in 17257.
What is the racial composition of students in 17257?
17257 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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