Penns Manor Area School District

6003 Route 553 Hwy
Clymer, PA 15728-8318
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 692 students in Penns Manor Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penns Manor Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,931 Schools
# Students
692 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Penns Manor Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#438 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
38%
45%
55%
50-54%
57%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%
(2022-23)
25.1%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
96%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,280 is higher than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,259 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,280
$23,730
Spending / Student
$26,259
$23,152

Best Penns Manor Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6003 Route 553 Highway
Clymer, PA 15728
(724) 254-2666
Gr: 6-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Penns Manor Area Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6003 Route 553 Hwy
Clymer, PA 15728
(724) 254-2666
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Penns Manor Area School District?
Penns Manor Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 692 students.
What is the rank of Penns Manor Area School District?
Penns Manor Area School District is ranked #440 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Penns Manor Area School District?
96% of Penns Manor Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penns Manor Area School District?
Penns Manor Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Penns Manor Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,259 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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