For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,632 students in 17517, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 250 private students). 91% 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 MiddleSchool. 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 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17517, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Cocalico Sr. High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Grades: 9-12
| 1,016 students
Rank: #33.
Cocalico MiddleSchool
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
South 6th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #44.
Brecknock Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
361 School Rd
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8600
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8600
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
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 MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 17517, PA?
4 public schools are located in 17517, PA.
What percentage of students in 17517, PA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 17517, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17517, PA?
17517, PA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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