Best High Schools in Lancaster County, PA

Lancaster County, PA has 52 high schools with 27,479 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 Lancaster County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lancaster County meet expectations.

1. Warwick Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Warwick Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1230 Students

2. Solanco Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Penn Manor Hs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Conestoga Valley Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Conestoga Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1282 Students

5. Garden Spot Shs

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Eastern Lancaster County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 926 Students

6. Hempfield Shs

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

7. Ephrata Shs

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ephrata Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students

8. Cocalico Shs

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cocalico Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1008 Students

9. Lampeter-strasburg Shs

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

10. Manheim Twp Hs

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in Lancaster County, PA

Lancaster County, PA has 32 middle schools with 18,402 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 Lancaster County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lancaster County meet expectations.

1. Landisville Intrmd Ctr

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 488 Students

2. Warwick Ms

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Warwick Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 578 Students

3. Landis Run Intermediate School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manheim Township Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 901 Students

4. Marticville Ms

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Landisville Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 511 Students

6. Centerville Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students

7. Martin Meylin Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

8. Manor Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 492 Students

9. Ephrata Intermediate Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ephrata Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 559 Students

10. Manheim Twp Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manheim Township Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 955 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster County, PA

Lancaster County, PA has 133 elementary schools with 34,203 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 Lancaster County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations.

1. John Beck El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Warwick Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 438 Students

2. Letort El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Central Manor El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 604 Students

4. John R Bonfield El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Warwick Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 476 Students

5. Providence El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

6. Bart-colerain El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Solanco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students

7. Conestoga El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

8. Eshleman El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

9. Nitrauer Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manheim Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 466 Students

10. Reidenbaugh El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manheim Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 476 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lancaster County, PA

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

Community Factors

Lancaster County, PA has a total population of 552,984 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lancaster County, PA

80,084

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lancaster County, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

11.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.29 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lancaster County, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,090 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Lancaster County, PA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Lebanon County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
York County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Berks County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dauphin County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Chester County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cecil County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Harford County, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cumberland County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
New Castle County, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Adams County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations