Manheim Township School District

450a Candlewyck Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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

Student By Grade

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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#71 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
54%
36%
71%
55%
73%
57%
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
62%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (PA)
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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neff School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21 Valley Rd
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 569-8502
Grades: K-4
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Reidenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Buckwalter Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-1000
Grades: K-4
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Manheim Twp High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
Grades: 9-12
| 1,956 students
Rank: #44.
Nitrauer School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Grades: K-4
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Schaeffer School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Grades: K-4
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Landis Run Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Blue Streak Boulevard
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 581-9124
Grades: 5-6
| 910 students
Rank: #77.
Bucher School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Candlewyck Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4291
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #88.
Brecht School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-1733
Grades: K-4
| 243 students
Rank: #99.
Manheim Twp Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
School Road
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,993 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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