Best Schools in Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA has a total of 17 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 10,515 students attend Hershey, PA schools. On average, schools in Hershey score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hershey greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA has 5 high schools with 5,463 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hershey score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hershey greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lower Dauphin Hs
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Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
2. Hershey Hs
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students
3. Palmyra Area Shs
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Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1181 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA has 4 middle schools with 2,907 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hershey score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hershey greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hershey Ms
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Palmyra Area Ms
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Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
3. Lower Dauphin Ms
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Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA has 8 elementary schools with 2,145 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hershey score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hershey greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lingle Avenue El Sch
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Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 582 Students
2. Hershey Intrmd El Sch
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 464 Students
3. South Hanover El Sch
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Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
4. Hershey Primary El Sch
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 447 Students
5. Londonderry El Sch
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Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
6. First Discoveries At Bright Horizons
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First Discoveries At Bright Horizons • Private • Grades KG • 9 Students
7. Bellaire Ridge School
SchoolGrade
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Bellaire Ridge School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 32 Students
8. Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 416 Students
9. Tender Years
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Projected Test Scores
Tender Years • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 52 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hershey, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hershey, PA has a total population of 16,544 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hershey, 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 Hershey, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hershey, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hershey, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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