For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,515 students in Palmyra, PA. Palmyra has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, PA are Palmyra Area Sr. High School, Lingle Avenue Elementary School and Pine Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmyra, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra Area Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #22.
Lingle Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S Lingle Ave
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 W Pine St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 1-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 E Spruce St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 1-5
| 235 students
Rank: #55.
Forge Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Forge Rd
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 1-5
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Palmyra Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 W Cherry St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmyra, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, PA include Palmyra Area Sr. High School, Lingle Avenue Elementary School and Pine Street Elementary School. Palmyra has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public schools are located in Palmyra, PA?
6 public schools are located in Palmyra, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra, PA?
Palmyra, PA public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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