For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,698 students in 17268, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17268, PA are Hooverville Elementary School, Summitview Elementary School and Mowrey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17268 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17268, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17268, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
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 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
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 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17268, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17268, PA include Hooverville Elementary School, Summitview Elementary School and Mowrey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17268?
5 public elementary schools are located in 17268.
What is the racial composition of students in 17268?
17268 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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