Top Rankings
Manheim Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,993 students in Manheim Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Manheim Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,993 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
401 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Manheim Township School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
581 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
959 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
15%
# Black Students
339 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
3,705 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
62%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
405 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
453
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
421
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
456
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
443
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
452
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
462
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
442
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
454
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
453
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
520
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
479
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
489
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
469
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,639 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,806
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,639
$23,119
Best Manheim Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neff School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Valley Rd
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 569-8502
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 569-8502
Grades: K-4
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Reidenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Buckwalter Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-1000
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-1000
Grades: K-4
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Manheim Twp High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
Grades: 9-12
| 1,956 students
Rank: #44.
Nitrauer School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Grades: K-4
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Schaeffer School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Grades: K-4
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Landis Run Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Blue Streak Boulevard
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 581-9124
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 581-9124
Grades: 5-6
| 910 students
Rank: #77.
Bucher School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Candlewyck Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4291
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4291
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #88.
Brecht School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-1733
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-1733
Grades: K-4
| 243 students
Rank: #99.
Manheim Twp Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3111
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3111
Grades: 7-8
| 902 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manheim Township School District?
Manheim Township School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,993 students.
What is the rank of Manheim Township School District?
Manheim Township School District is ranked #73 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manheim Township School District?
62% of Manheim Township School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manheim Township School District?
Manheim Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Manheim Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,639 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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