Best Schools in Orrtanna, PA
Orrtanna, PA has 10 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,622 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Orrtanna exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orrtanna, PA
The top high schools in Orrtanna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gettysburg Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students
2. Biglerville Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
3. Fairfield Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 298 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orrtanna, PA
The top middle schools in Orrtanna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gettysburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
2. Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 354 Students
3. Upper Adams Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 271 Students
4. Fairfield Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 296 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orrtanna, PA
The top elementary schools in Orrtanna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Biglerville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Adams Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 435 Students
2. Fairfield Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 364 Students
3. Franklin Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orrtanna, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orrtanna, PA has a total population of 2,996 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orrtanna, 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 Orrtanna, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orrtanna, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orrtanna, 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 Orrtanna, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orrtanna, PA
How many schools are in Orrtanna, PA?
Orrtanna, PA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,622 students in total.
How do schools in Orrtanna perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Orrtanna score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Orrtanna exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orrtanna?
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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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations