For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,432 students in 17345, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 17345, PA are Northeastern Sr. High School, Shallow Brook Inter School and Orendorf Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17345 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17345, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17345, PA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeastern Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 High St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Gr: 9-12 | 1,151 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Shallow Brook Inter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 S Hartman St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-7030
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-7030
Gr: 4-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Orendorf Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 South Hartman Street
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-5621
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-5621
Gr: K-3 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Spring Forge Intrd School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 South Hartman Street
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-9833
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-9833
Gr: 4-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17345, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17345, PA include Northeastern Sr. High School, Shallow Brook Inter School and Orendorf Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17345?
4 public schools are located in 17345.
What is the racial composition of students in 17345?
17345 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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