For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,372 students in Ephrata, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Ephrata, PA is Ephrata Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ephrata, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Ephrata have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Ephrata, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ephrata Sr. High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ephrata, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ephrata Sr. High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Gr: 9-12 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Brownstown
Vocational School
231 Snyder Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Ephrata, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Gr: 1-5 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 8%
26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ephrata, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ephrata, PA include Ephrata Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ephrata?
2 public high schools are located in Ephrata.
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata?
Ephrata public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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