For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,970 students in 17325, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 406 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 17325, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17325, PA are Gettysburg Area High School, James Gettys Elementary School and Gettysburg Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17325 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17325, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17325, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Area High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 9-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #22.
James Gettys Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
898 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Gettysburg Area Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
98 Lefever Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
888 Coleman Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Rank: #66.
Vida Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eisenhower Center, 120 E Broad
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adams County Technical Institute
Vocational School
1126 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 398-3178
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 398-3178
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
17325, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 East Broadway
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-3
| 268 students
157 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 2-3
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17325, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17325, PA include Gettysburg Area High School, James Gettys Elementary School and Gettysburg Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17325?
7 public schools are located in 17325.
What percentage of students in 17325 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 17325 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17325?
17325 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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