For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,048 students in Mount Joy, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Mount Joy, PA is Farmdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Joy, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Joy have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Joy, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmdale Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
695 Prospect Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1055 Koser Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Gr: K-2 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1360 Strickler Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Gr: K-4 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
300 Orchard Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 3%
297 S Barbara St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Joy, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Joy, PA include Farmdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Joy?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mount Joy.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Joy?
Mount Joy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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