For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,714 students in 17522, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17522, PA are Highland Elementary School, Clay Elementary School and Ephrata Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17522 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17522, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17522, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Grades: K-4
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Ephrata Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Grades: 5-6
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Grades: K-4
| 305 students
17522, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Grades: 1-5
| 162 students
26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17522, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17522, PA include Highland Elementary School, Clay Elementary School and Ephrata Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17522?
4 public elementary schools are located in 17522.
What is the racial composition of students in 17522?
17522 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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