For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,545 students in 17022, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 670 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 17022, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17022, PA are East High Street Elementary School, Conewago Elementary School and Bear Creek School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17022 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17022, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17022, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East High Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0099
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0099
Gr: K-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Conewago Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2809 Hershey Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7233
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7233
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bear Creek School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1459 Sheaffer Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-0210
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-0210
Gr: 3-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Elizabethtown Area Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7525
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7525
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17022, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17022, PA include East High Street Elementary School, Conewago Elementary School and Bear Creek School.
How many public schools are located in 17022?
5 public schools are located in 17022.
What percentage of students in 17022 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 17022 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17022?
17022 public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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