For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,262 students in 17268, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 227 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 17268, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17268, PA are Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Hooverville Elementary School and Summitview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17268 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17268, 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17268, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,436 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hooverville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10829 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 East Second Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Mowrey Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7891 Tomstown Road
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Fairview Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17268, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17268, PA include Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Hooverville Elementary School and Summitview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17268?
6 public schools are located in 17268.
What percentage of students in 17268 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 17268 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17268?
17268 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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