For the 2025 school year, there are 47 public elementary schools serving 23,401 students in Cumberland County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA are Green Ridge Elementary School, Hampden Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Green Ridge Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-4911
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-4911
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Hampden Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
441 Skyport Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 737-4513
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 737-4513
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
340 N 21st St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2600
Gr: 3-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Winding Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 Bali Hai Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 620-2525
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 620-2525
Gr: K-5 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Shaull Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Shaull Drive
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 732-2460
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 732-2460
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Bali Hai Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-1865
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-1865
Gr: 6-8 | 1,387 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1240 Boiling Springs Rd
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 697-0028
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 697-0028
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Sporting Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 S Sporting Hill Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-5052
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-5052
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Silver Spring Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 506-3755
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 506-3755
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Iron Forge Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4 Academy Street Suite 200
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Gr: 3-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4574
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4574
Gr: 1-3 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
W.g. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Holly Pike
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Gr: K-2 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Eagle View Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Mount Rock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 N Walnut St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4581
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4581
Gr: 1-3 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Oak Flat Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
334 Centerville Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2045
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2045
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Camp Hill Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2401 Chestnut St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2450
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Upper Allen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1790 S Market St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4594
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4594
Gr: 1-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
North Dickinson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1849 S York St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4589
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4589
Gr: 1-3 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2222.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1325 Carlisle Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-9860
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-9860
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2323.
Elmwood Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 E Elmwood Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4578
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4578
Gr: 4-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2424.
Allen Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4225 Gettysburg Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1500
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2525.
Newville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Steelstown Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2035
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2035
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
Mechanicsburg Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4560
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2727.
Yellow Breeches Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2828.
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Shippensburg University, 1871
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2929.
Nancy Grayson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Lurgan Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2770
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2770
Gr: K-3 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3030.
West Creek Hills Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Erford Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 732-0142
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 732-0142
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3131.
Rossmoyne Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 Rossmoyne Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(223) 225-9729
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(223) 225-9729
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3232.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Longs Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3333.
James Burd Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Brad Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
Gr: K-3 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
Shippensburg Area Intrm School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Hollar Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-3189
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-3189
Gr: 4-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3535.
Big Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3967 Enola Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
701 Market St
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-6345
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-6345
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
4100 Old Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-8415
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-8415
Gr: K-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2030
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2030
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
7 Springview Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5703
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5703
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
41 S Locust St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 691-4586
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 691-4586
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA include Green Ridge Elementary School, Hampden Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cumberland County?
47 public elementary schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cumberland County include: Highland Elementary School vs. Shepherdstown Elementary School, Mechanicsburg Middle School vs. Eagle View Middle School, Mountain View Middle School vs. Eagle View Middle School
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