Best High Schools in 17579, PA

High schools
3
Students
2,464
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 17579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lampeter-strasburg Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lampeter-strasburg Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students

2. Pequea Valley Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students

3. Solanco Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Solanco Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17579, PA

Middle schools
3
Students
1,222
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 17579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Martin Meylin Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lampeter-strasburg Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 639 Students

2. Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 210 Students

3. Smith Ms

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Solanco Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17579, PA

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,113
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 17579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hans Herr El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lampeter-strasburg Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students

2. Salisbury El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 279 Students

3. Paradise El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 416 Students

4. Providence El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Solanco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students

5. Quarryville El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Solanco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students

6. Smoketown El Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Conestoga Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students

7. Lampeter El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lampeter-strasburg Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 585 Students

8. Twin Elm School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Twin Elm School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 26 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17579, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

17579, PA has a total population of 6,683 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17579, PA

6,799

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17579, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

4.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

3.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17579, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17579, PA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,071 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17579, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 17579, PA

How many schools are in 17579, PA?

17579, PA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,799 students in total.

How do schools in 17579 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 17579 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 17579 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17579?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 17579, PA

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  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17560, PA

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17576, PA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17584, PA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17505, PA

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17566, PA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
17529, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17534, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17602, PA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations