For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 663 students in 17535, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 176 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 17535, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17535, PA are Pequea Valley High School and Pequea Valley Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17535 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17535, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17535, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pequea Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4033 E Newport Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Pequea Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
166 S New Holland Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5535
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5535
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17535, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17535, PA include Pequea Valley High School and Pequea Valley Intrmd School.
How many public schools are located in 17535?
2 public schools are located in 17535.
What percentage of students in 17535 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 17535 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17535?
17535 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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