For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,282 students in Elizabethtown, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elizabethtown, 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.
Elizabethtown, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elizabethtown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elizabethtown, PA (2026-27)
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 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%
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8853 Elizabethtown Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7099
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7099
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elizabethtown, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elizabethtown, PA include East High Street Elementary School, Conewago Elementary School and Bear Creek School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elizabethtown?
4 public elementary schools are located in Elizabethtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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