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Best Schools in 17257, PA
17257, PA has 22 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 11,257 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 17257 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 17257, PA
The top high schools in 17257, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shippensburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
2. Chambersburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students
3. Big Spring Hs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students
Best Middle Schools in 17257, PA
The top middle schools in 17257, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Spring Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
2. Chambersburg Area Ms - North
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students
3. Chambersburg Area Ms - South
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1054 Students
4. Shippensburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 17257, PA
The top elementary schools in 17257, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Flat El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Spring Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
2. Fayetteville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
3. Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 130 Students
4. Shippensburg Intrm Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 487 Students
5. James Burd El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 502 Students
6. Nancy Grayson El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 486 Students
7. Scotland El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
8. Lurgan El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 118 Students
9. Grandview El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
10. Cedar Knoll Parochial
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cedar Knoll Parochial • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 28 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 17257, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
17257, PA has a total population of 28,328 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 17257, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17257, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17257, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17257, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 17257, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 17257, PA
How many schools are in 17257, PA?
17257, PA has 22 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 11,257 students in total.
How do schools in 17257 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 17257 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 17257 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17257?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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