For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,456 students in 17013, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 344 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 17013, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17013, PA are Carlisle Area High School, Mooreland Elementary School and North Dickinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17013 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17013, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17013, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlisle Area High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
623 W. Penn St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,581 students
Rank: #22.
Mooreland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
329 Wilson St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
North Dickinson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 N Dickinson School Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Letort Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 E South St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Longs Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Lamberton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
777 S Hanover St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #77.
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 Waggoner's Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #88.
Middlesex Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 N Middlesex Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 697-2362
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 697-2362
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
735 Clay St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Waggoner's Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1111.
Mt Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mooreland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
17013, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7 Springview Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5703
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5703
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17013, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17013, PA include Carlisle Area High School, Mooreland Elementary School and North Dickinson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17013?
11 public schools are located in 17013.
What percentage of students in 17013 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 17013 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17013?
17013 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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