For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,490 students in 17033, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17033, PA are Hershey Primary Elementary School, South Hanover Elementary School and Hershey MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17033 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17033, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17033, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in 17033, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17033, PA include Hershey Primary Elementary School, South Hanover Elementary School and Hershey MiddleSchool.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17033, PA?
5 public elementary schools are located in 17033, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 17033, PA?
17033, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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