For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 12,605 students in Adams County, PA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,092 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 Littlestown Sr. High School, Gettysburg Area Middle School and Biglerville 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 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Littlestown Sr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Gettysburg Area Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Biglerville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3270 Biglerville Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Gr: K-3 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4842 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Gettysburg Area High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: 9-12 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Conewago Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 700 Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Gr: 4-6 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
New Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Berlin Avenue
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Gr: K-3 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Franklin Twp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 Old Route 30
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
James Gettys Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
898 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
98 Lefever Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
New Oxford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Berlin Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Gr: 7-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Upper Adams Intrmdt School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Gr: 4-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Bermudian Springs Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Gr: 5-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Alloway Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
162 Newark St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Bermudian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Gr: K-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
New Oxford Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Berlin Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
888 Coleman Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1818.
Upper Adams Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Gr: 7-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Fairfield Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2020.
Biglerville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
Fairfield Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2222.
Vida Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eisenhower Center
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Maple Avenue
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Bermudian Springs High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Adams County Technical Institute
Vocational School
1126 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 398-3178
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 398-3178
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Adams County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, PA include Littlestown Sr. High School, Gettysburg Area Middle School and Biglerville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
25 public schools are located in Adams County.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Adams County include: Littlestown Sr. High School vs. Gettysburg Area High School, Fairfield Area Middle School vs. Gettysburg Area Middle School, Bermudian Springs High School vs. Biglerville High School
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