For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,001 students in Dillsburg, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dillsburg, PA are Dillsburg Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School and Northern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dillsburg, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dillsburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dillsburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dillsburg Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 S Chestnut St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 South Mountain Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
657 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
655 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dillsburg, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dillsburg, PA include Dillsburg Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School and Northern Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dillsburg?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dillsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Dillsburg?
Dillsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dillsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dillsburg include: Northern Elementary School vs. South Mountain Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School, Northern Elementary School vs. Dillsburg Elementary School
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