For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,234 students in Dallastown, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 104 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Dallastown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Dallastown, PA are Dallastown Area Sr. High School, Dallastown Elementary School and Dallastown Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallastown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Dallastown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Dallastown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dallastown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 2,012 students
Rank: #22.
Dallastown Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 South Charles Street
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Grades: K-3
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Dallastown Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Grades: 7-8
| 1,041 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dallastown, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Dallastown, PA include Dallastown Area Sr. High School, Dallastown Elementary School and Dallastown Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dallastown?
3 public schools are located in Dallastown.
What percentage of students in Dallastown go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Dallastown are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallastown?
Dallastown public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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