For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,618 students in Hershey, PA (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,987 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in Hershey, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hershey, PA are Hershey High School, Hershey Primary Elementary School and South Hanover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hershey, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Hershey have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hershey, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hershey High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
550 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2244
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2244
Grades: 9-12
| 1,128 students
Rank: #22.
Hershey Primary Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Grades: 2-3
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
South Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 W 3rd St
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 566-2564
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 566-2564
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Hershey MiddleSchool
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2222
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #55.
Hershey Intrmd Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Grades: 4-5
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
450-rear Homestead Road
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2211
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2211
Grades: K-1
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hershey, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Hershey, PA include Hershey High School, Hershey Primary Elementary School and South Hanover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hershey, PA?
6 public schools are located in Hershey, PA.
What percentage of students in Hershey, PA go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in Hershey, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hershey, PA?
Hershey, PA public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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