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Best Public Elementary Schools in Cumberland County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cumberland County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 46 public elementary schools serving 23,401 students in Cumberland County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA are Green Ridge Elementary School, Hampden Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cumberland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Green Ridge Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-4911
Gr: 1-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Hampden Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
441 Skyport Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 737-4513
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
340 N 21st St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2600
Gr: 3-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Winding Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34 Bali Hai Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 620-2525
Gr: K-5 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Shaull Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Shaull Drive
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 732-2460
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Bali Hai Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-1865
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1240 Boiling Springs Rd
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 697-0028
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Sporting Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 S Sporting Hill Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-5052
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Silver Spring Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 506-3755
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Iron Forge Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4 Academy Street Suite 200
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Gr: 3-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Mooreland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
329 Wilson St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4574
Gr: 1-3 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
W.g. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
805 Holly Pike
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Gr: K-2 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Eagle View Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Mount Rock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
47 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
411 N Walnut St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4581
Gr: 1-3 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Oak Flat Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
334 Centerville Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2045
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Camp Hill Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2401 Chestnut St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Upper Allen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1790 S Market St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4594
Gr: 1-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
North Dickinson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 N Dickinson School Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1849 S York St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4589
Gr: 1-3 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2222.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1325 Carlisle Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-9860
Gr: K-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2323.
Elmwood Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 E Elmwood Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4578
Gr: 4-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2424.
Newville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Steelstown Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2035
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2525.
Mechanicsburg Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1750 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 1,112 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2626.
Yellow Breeches Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Academy Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2727.
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2828.
Nancy Grayson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Lurgan Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2770
Gr: K-3 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2929.
West Creek Hills Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Erford Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 732-0142
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
Rossmoyne Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1225 Rossmoyne Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(223) 225-9729
Gr: K-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
240 Longs Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3232.
James Burd Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Brad Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
Gr: K-3 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3333.
Shippensburg Area Intrm School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Hollar Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-3189
Gr: 4-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3434.
Big Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3535.
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
905 Waggoner's Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA include Green Ridge Elementary School, Hampden Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cumberland County?
47 public elementary schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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