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Best Schools in Paradise, PA
Paradise, PA has 23 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,200 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Paradise don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Paradise, PA
The top high schools in Paradise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lampeter-strasburg Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lampeter-strasburg Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
2. Pequea Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
3. Solanco Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solanco Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
4. Octorara Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1071 Students
5. Pine Grove Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paradise, PA
The top middle schools in Paradise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin Meylin Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lampeter-strasburg Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 639 Students
2. Pine Grove Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students
3. Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 210 Students
4. Smith Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solanco Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
5. Octorara Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 305 Students
6. Scott Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coatesville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 389 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paradise, PA
The top elementary schools in Paradise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hans Herr El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lampeter-strasburg Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students
2. Pine Grove El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 551 Students
3. Bart-colerain El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solanco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students
4. Salisbury El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 279 Students
5. Paradise El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 416 Students
6. Octorara El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 281 Students
7. Lampeter El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lampeter-strasburg Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 585 Students
8. Octorara Primary Lc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 417 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paradise, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paradise, PA has a total population of 5,063 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 63%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paradise, 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 Paradise, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paradise, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paradise, 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 Paradise, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Paradise, PA
How many schools are in Paradise, PA?
Paradise, PA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,200 students in total.
How do schools in Paradise perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Paradise score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Paradise don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Paradise?
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: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Paradise
1 of 1 schools in Paradise carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Paradise. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.