Best Schools in 17603, PA

Schools

Students

24,383

Avg actual scores

49%

Avg projected

44%

17603, PA has 41 public schools (5 high, 9 middle, 24 elementary) serving 24,383 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 17603 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

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Best High Schools in 17603, PA

High schools

Students

9,510

Avg actual

65%

Avg projected

51%

Impact

greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 17603, 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. Penn Manor Hs

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students

3. Manheim Twp Hs

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manheim Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1899 Students

4. Hempfield Shs

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2268 Students

5. Mccaskey Campus

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2620 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17603, PA

Middle schools

Students

5,449

Avg actual

44%

Avg projected

41%

Impact

exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 17603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students

7. Reynolds Ms

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students

8. Wheatland Ms

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students

9. Jackson Ms

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17603, PA

Elementary schools

Students

8,748

Avg actual

47%

Avg projected

42%

Impact

greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 17603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Letort El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 331 Students

2. Eshleman El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 341 Students

3. Rohrerstown El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 468 Students

4. 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

5. Brecht Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manheim Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 232 Students

6. Conestoga El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 318 Students

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17603, PA

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

Community Factors

17603, PA has a total population of 66,131 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17603, PA

24,383

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17603, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

16.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17603, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17603, PA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,603 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17603, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 17603, PA

How many schools are in 17603, PA?

17603, PA has 41 public schools: 5 high schools, 9 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 24,383 students in total.

How do schools in 17603 perform on state tests?

On average, 41 schools in 17603 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 17603 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17603?

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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