For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,371 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ephrata, PA (2025)
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 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County Ctc - Brownstown Campus
Vocational School
231 Snyder Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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