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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lancaster Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 13,610 students in Lancaster, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster, PA are Neff School, Centerville Elementary School and Nitrauer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lancaster, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neff School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21 Valley Rd
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 569-8502
Gr: K-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5575
Gr: K-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Nitrauer School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Schaeffer School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Gr: K-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Landis Run Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Blue Streak Boulevard
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 581-9124
Gr: 5-6 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Brecht School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-1733
Gr: K-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Rohrerstown Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Noll Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 299-7126
Gr: K-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Bucher School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Candlewyck Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4291
Gr: K-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Fritz Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
845 Hornig Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5246
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Hambright Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3000 Charlestown Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9503
Gr: K-6 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Smoketown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2426 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 394-0555
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Gerald G Huesken Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2114 Horseshoe Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-1294
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 N Mary St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
840 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Wickersham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Burrowes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Smith-wade-el Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Hamilton Park Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6151
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Fairview Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 W Walnut St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6257
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Martin School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6166
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
King Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 W Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Fremont St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Wheatland Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Hamilton Park Dr
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6285
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Carter And Macrae Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
431 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Gr: 6-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Lancaster County Academy (Closed 2012)
1202 Park City Ctr
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Gr: Inquire with school
Mccaskey East High School-lev I (Closed 2004)
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Gr: 7-10 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Neff 6 Middle School (Closed 2013)
School Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Gr: 6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster, PA include Neff School, Centerville Elementary School and Nitrauer School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lancaster?
31 public elementary schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

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