Top Rankings
Pequea Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,303 students in Pequea Valley 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 Pequea Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,303 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pequea Valley 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#433 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.2%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
15%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
77%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,350 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,800 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$60 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$39,350
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$45,800
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Pequea Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pequea Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4033 E Newport Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
422 School Lane Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-8268
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-8268
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 N Belmont Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 768-5560
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 768-5560
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Pequea Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
166 S New Holland Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5535
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5535
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pequea Valley School District?
Pequea Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,303 students.
What is the rank of Pequea Valley School District?
Pequea Valley School District is ranked #439 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pequea Valley School District?
77% of Pequea Valley School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pequea Valley School District?
Pequea Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Pequea Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,800 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
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