For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,185 students in 17042, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 253 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 17042, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17042, PA are Cornwall Elementary School, Cedar Crest High School and South Lebanon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17042 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17042, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17042, PA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornwall Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Burd Coleman Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Crest High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2033
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2033
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
South Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1825 S 5th Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Crest Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Gr: 6-8 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 Metro Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-8551
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-8551
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Woodland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
499 East Pershing Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 1,429 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
50 E Walnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Gr: K-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17042, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17042, PA include Cornwall Elementary School, Cedar Crest High School and South Lebanon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17042?
10 public schools are located in 17042.
What percentage of students in 17042 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 17042 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17042?
17042 public schools minority enrollment is 51% 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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