Best Schools in Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA has a total of 101 schools including 22 high schools, 23 middle schools and 56 elementary schools. A total of 61,281 students attend Lancaster, PA schools. On average, schools in Lancaster score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lancaster exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA has 22 high schools with 24,580 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 score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lancaster meet expectations.
1. Warwick Shs
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Warwick Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1230 Students
2. Owen J Roberts Hs
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Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1820 Students
3. Penn Manor Hs
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Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students
4. Avon Grove Hs
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Avon Grove Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1747 Students
5. Conestoga Valley Shs
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Conestoga Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1282 Students
6. Twin Valley Hs
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Twin Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1023 Students
7. Hempfield Shs
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2268 Students
8. Oxford Area Hs
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Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1165 Students
9. Lampeter-strasburg Shs
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Lampeter-strasburg Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
10. Manheim Twp Hs
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Manheim Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1899 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA has 23 middle schools with 14,539 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 score 46% 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 exceed expectations.
1. Owen J Roberts Ms
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Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 910 Students
2. Landisville Intrmd Ctr
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 488 Students
3. Warwick Ms
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Warwick Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 578 Students
4. Fred S Engle Ms
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Avon Grove Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 819 Students
5. Landis Run Intermediate School
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Manheim Township Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 901 Students
6. Marticville Ms
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Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students
7. Landisville Ms
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 511 Students
8. Twin Valley Ms
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Twin Valley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 920 Students
9. Centerville Ms
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students
10. Martin Meylin Ms
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Lampeter-strasburg Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 639 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA has 56 elementary schools with 22,162 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 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lancaster exceed expectations.
1. Letort El Sch
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Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 331 Students
2. West Vincent El Sch
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Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 578 Students
3. Central Manor El Sch
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Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 604 Students
4. Schuylkill El Sch
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Phoenixville Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 453 Students
5. Conestoga El Sch
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Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 318 Students
6. Eshleman El Sch
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Penn Manor Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 341 Students
7. Nitrauer Sch
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Manheim Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 466 Students
8. Springton Manor El Sch
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Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 619 Students
9. Reidenbaugh El Sch
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Manheim Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 476 Students
10. Centerville El Sch
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Hempfield Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 541 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lancaster, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lancaster, PA has a total population of 169,578 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lancaster, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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