For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,719 students in Manheim, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 482 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Manheim, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Manheim, PA are Manheim Central Sr. High School, Baron Elementary School and Doe Run Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manheim, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Manheim have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Manheim, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manheim Central Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Adele Ave
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-8400
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 880 students
Rank: #22.
Baron Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 E Gramby St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8900
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8900
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Doe Run Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
281 Doe Run Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Grades: K-4
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Manheim Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
261 White Oak Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-1700
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 835 students
Manheim, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 S Penn St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-2209
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-2209
Grades: PK-4
| 406 students
1966 Mastersonville Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Grades: K-4
| 99 students
65 S Colebrook Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Grades: K-4
| 93 students
3 S Hazel St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Grades: PK-4
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manheim, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Manheim, PA include Manheim Central Sr. High School, Baron Elementary School and Doe Run Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manheim?
4 public schools are located in Manheim.
What percentage of students in Manheim go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Manheim are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manheim?
Manheim public schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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