Top Rankings
Spring Grove Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,854 students in Spring Grove Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Spring Grove Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
6 Schools
2,931 Schools
# Students
3,854 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spring Grove Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.5%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
16%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
81%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,652 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,453 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,652
$23,730
Spending / Student
$18,453
$23,152
Best Spring Grove Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Salem Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3745 Salem Rd
York, PA 17408
(717) 225-4731
York, PA 17408
(717) 225-4731
Gr: K-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Roth's Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Gr: K-4 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Spring Grove Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1490 Roth Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 1,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6923 Lincoln Highway West
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 225-4731
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 225-4731
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Spring Grove Area Intrmd School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1480 Roth Church Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Gr: 5-6 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Spring Grove Area Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
244 Old Hanover Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Gr: 7-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spring Grove Area School District?
Spring Grove Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,854 students.
What is the rank of Spring Grove Area School District?
Spring Grove Area School District is ranked #125 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Grove Area School District?
81% of Spring Grove Area School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spring Grove Area School District?
Spring Grove Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Spring Grove Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,453 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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