For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,898 students in 17356, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 315 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 17356, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17356, PA are N Hopewell-winterstown Elementary School, Larry J. Macaluso Elementary School and Pleasant View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17356 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17356, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17356, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
N Hopewell-winterstown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12165 Winterstown Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3164
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3164
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Larry J. Macaluso Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1195 Windsor Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 246-8389
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 246-8389
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Delta Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5425
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5425
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Red Lion Area Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Horace Mann Ave
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 246-1611
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 246-1611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Red Lion Area Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-1448
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-1448
Gr: 7-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Mazie Gable Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Prospect St
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5523
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5523
Gr: K-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
17356, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17356, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17356, PA include N Hopewell-winterstown Elementary School, Larry J. Macaluso Elementary School and Pleasant View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17356?
6 public schools are located in 17356.
What percentage of students in 17356 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 17356 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17356?
17356 public schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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