For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,417 students in 17566, PA (there are 9 private schools, serving 247 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 17566, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17566, PA are Quarryville Elementary School, Clermont Elementary School and Solanco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17566 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17566, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17566, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quarryville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Hess St
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Clermont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1868 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Solanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
585 Solanco Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2151
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Swift Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1866 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Kirkwood Pike
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17566, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17566, PA include Quarryville Elementary School, Clermont Elementary School and Solanco High School.
How many public schools are located in 17566?
5 public schools are located in 17566.
What percentage of students in 17566 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 17566 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17566?
17566 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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