For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 12,697 students in Adams County, PA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,065 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Adams County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, PA are Bermudian Springs High School, Franklin Twp Elementary School and James Gettys Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Adams County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bermudian Springs High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Twp Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
870 Old Route 30
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
James Gettys Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
898 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4842 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
New Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Berlin Avenue
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Grades: K-3
| 586 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Gettysburg Area High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 9-12
| 1,001 students
Rank: #88.
Littlestown Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #99.
Biglerville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #1010.
Biglerville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3270 Biglerville Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Grades: K-3
| 443 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 Lefever Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1212.
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
888 Coleman Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Rank: #1313.
Conewago Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 700 Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Grades: 4-6
| 833 students
Rank: #1414.
New Oxford Sr. High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Berlin Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Grades: 9-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #1515.
Gettysburg Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #1616.
Alloway Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
162 Newark St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: K-5
| 838 students
Rank: #1717.
Upper Adams Intrmdt School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Grades: 4-6
| 377 students
Rank: #1818.
Bermudian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Grades: K-4
| 574 students
Rank: #1919.
Vida Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eisenhower Center, 120 E Broad
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
Grades: K-6
| 227 students
Rank: #2020.
Maple Avenue MiddleSchool
(Math: 20% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Maple Avenue
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #2121.
New Oxford MiddleSchool
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Berlin Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Grades: 7-8
| 620 students
Rank: #2222.
Bermudian Springs MiddleSchool
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Grades: 5-8
| 568 students
Rank: #2323.
Fairfield Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Rank: #2424.
Upper Adams MiddleSchool
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Grades: 7-8
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adams County Technical Institute
Vocational School
1126 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 11-12
| 8 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
162 Newark Street
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: 4-5
| 286 students
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-7191
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-7191
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
137 Rampike Hill Road
Bendersville, PA 17306
(717) 677-3300
Bendersville, PA 17306
(717) 677-3300
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
120 East Broadway
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-3
| 268 students
157 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 2-3
| 121 students
21 Creek Rd
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 292-8069
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 292-8069
Grades: K-4
| 109 students
150 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Grades: K-4
| 693 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, PA include Bermudian Springs High School, Franklin Twp Elementary School and James Gettys Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County, PA?
25 public schools are located in Adams County, PA.
What percentage of students in Adams County, PA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Adams County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County, PA?
Adams County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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