For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,346 students in 17070, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 494 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 17070, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17070, PA are Fairview Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17070 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17070, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17070, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
516 7th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
New Cumberland MiddleSchool
(Math: 17% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 8th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17070, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17070, PA include Fairview Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 17070, PA?
3 public schools are located in 17070, PA.
What percentage of students in 17070, PA go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 17070, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17070, PA?
17070, PA public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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