For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,437 students in 17602, PA (there are 8 private schools, serving 947 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 17602, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17602, PA are Smoketown Elementary School, Wickersham Elementary School and Leola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17602 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17602, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17602, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smoketown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Mount Sidney Road
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 394-0555
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 394-0555
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Wickersham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Leola Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2426 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 656-2068
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 656-2068
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Burrowes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
King Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Mccaskey Campus
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
445 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Gr: 9-12 | 2,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
17602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Gr: 6-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 78%
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Gr: 7-10 | 1,491 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17602, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17602, PA include Smoketown Elementary School, Wickersham Elementary School and Leola Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17602?
11 public schools are located in 17602.
What percentage of students in 17602 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 17602 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17602?
17602 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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