For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,509 students in 17517, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 226 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 17517, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17517, PA are Denver Elementary School, Cocalico Sr. High School and Cocalico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17517 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17517, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17517, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cocalico Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cocalico Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
South 6th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Brecknock Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
361 School Rd
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8600
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8600
Gr: K-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17517, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17517, PA include Denver Elementary School, Cocalico Sr. High School and Cocalico Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17517?
4 public schools are located in 17517.
What percentage of students in 17517 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 17517 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17517?
17517 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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