For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,171 students in Hummelstown, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hummelstown, PA are Nye Elementary School, Lower Dauphin Middle School and Price. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hummelstown, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hummelstown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hummelstown, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S John St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lower Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Price
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hummelstown, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hummelstown, PA include Nye Elementary School, Lower Dauphin Middle School and Price.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hummelstown?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hummelstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Hummelstown?
Hummelstown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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