For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 706 students in 17048, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17048, PA are Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School and Upper Dauphin Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17048 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17048, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17048, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5668 State Route 209
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-4511
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-4511
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5668 State Route 209
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-8177
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-8177
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17048, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17048, PA include Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School and Upper Dauphin Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17048?
2 public elementary schools are located in 17048.
What is the racial composition of students in 17048?
17048 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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