For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,150 students in 17602, PA (there are 9 private schools, serving 987 private students). 86% 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 Mccaskey Campus. 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 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 55% 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17602, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smoketown Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2426 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 394-0555
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 394-0555
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Wickersham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Mccaskey Campus
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 9-12
| 2,642 students
Rank: #44.
Burrowes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 290 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
17602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students
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 Mccaskey Campus.
How many public schools are located in 17602?
10 public schools are located in 17602.
What percentage of students in 17602 go to public school?
86% 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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