Top 5 Best 17602 Pennsylvania Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,623 students in 17602, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17602, PA are Smoketown Elementary School, Wickersham Elementary School and Burrowes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17602 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17602, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 17602, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smoketown Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2426 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 394-0555
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Wickersham Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Burrowes Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln MiddleSchool
Math: 5% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
King Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Grades: 6-12
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson MiddleSchool
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
431 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 17602 Pennsylvania

17602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17602, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17602, PA include Smoketown Elementary School, Wickersham Elementary School and Burrowes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17602, PA?
9 public elementary schools are located in 17602, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 17602, PA?
17602, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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