For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 480 students in East Petersburg, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in East Petersburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in East Petersburg, PA is East Petersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Petersburg, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in East Petersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in East Petersburg, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 Lemon St
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 569-1211
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 569-1211
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in East Petersburg, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in East Petersburg, PA include East Petersburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Petersburg?
1 public schools are located in East Petersburg.
What percentage of students in East Petersburg go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in East Petersburg are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Petersburg?
East Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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