For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,284 students in 17042, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 587 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 17042, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17042, PA are Cornwall Elementary School, South Lebanon Elementary School and Cedar Crest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17042 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17042, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17042, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornwall Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Burd Coleman Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
South Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1825 S 5th Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Crest High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2033
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2033
Grades: 9-12
| 1,601 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Crest MiddleSchool
(Math: 24% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Grades: 6-8
| 1,230 students
Rank: #55.
Lebanon County Ctc
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 Metro Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-8551
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-8551
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
499 East Pershing Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #77.
Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 1,470 students
Rank: #88.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Woodland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #99.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 E Walnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Grades: K-2
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17042, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17042, PA include Cornwall Elementary School, South Lebanon Elementary School and Cedar Crest High School.
How many public schools are located in 17042, PA?
10 public schools are located in 17042, PA.
What percentage of students in 17042, PA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 17042, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17042, PA?
17042, PA public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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