Elementary Schools in Palmyra Area School District

Summary:

The Palmyra Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to four exceptional elementary schools: Lingle Avenue Elementary School, Forge Road Elementary School, Pine Street Elementary School, and Northside Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and are known for their strong academic performance.

Among the four schools, Lingle Avenue Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Pennsylvania with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Forge Road Elementary is the weakest performer in the district, with lower test scores and a 3-star rating. Pine Street Elementary and Northside Elementary also perform well, with 4-star ratings and test scores above the district and state averages in most areas.

The data reveals that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, play a crucial role in student outcomes. While the schools with the highest spending per student and lowest student-teacher ratios do not necessarily have the best test scores, the Palmyra Area School District as a whole performs exceptionally well, with all four elementary schools ranking in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools. This suggests the district is doing an excellent job in supporting its students and providing a high-quality education.

District Detail

1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078-3447

(717) 838-3144

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 3,405

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forge Road Elementary School	Public	1-5	400 S Forge Rd	Palmyra	17078	Lebanon County	Palmyra Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 838-1331	341	26	12.9	34.0%	259 (76.0%)	6 (1.8%)	34 (10.0%)	26 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.4%)	61.9	619^th of 1511 public elementary schools	59.0%		67.5	544^th of 1526 public elementary schools	64.4%	75	66.7	57.9	56.7	60.5	55.6	40.7	44.6	47.1	$16,706	$544	$16,162
Pine Street Elementary School	Public	1-5	50 W Pine St	Palmyra	17078	Lebanon County	Palmyra Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 838-1331	342	24	14.5	34.5%	258 (75.4%)	5 (1.5%)	32 (9.4%)	25 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	88.4	153^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	89.9%		88.5	120^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.1%	33	72.8	74.6	78.3	75.3	65.2	79.1	76.8	73.8	$17,564	$510	$17,055
Northside Elementary School	Public	1-5	301 E Spruce St	Palmyra	17078	Lebanon County	Palmyra Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 838-1331	229	17	13.1	42.8%	164 (71.6%)	15 (6.6%)	33 (14.4%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.7%)	85.4	191^st of 1511 public elementary schools	87.4%		86.1	166^th of 1526 public elementary schools	89.1%	25	75.0	60.9	90.0	74.6	75.0	63.0	80.0	72.4	$20,838	$858	$19,980
Lingle Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 S Lingle Ave	Palmyra	17078	Lebanon County	Palmyra Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 838-1331	547	35	15.5	33.1%	400 (73.1%)	12 (2.2%)	41 (7.5%)	59 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.4%)	91.7	81^st of 1511 public elementary schools	94.6%		91.9	44^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.1%	37	89.0	87.6	78.3	84.9	67.2	77.0	72.4	72.2	$14,389	$390	$13,999

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Derry Township School District	3.63 mi	5	16^th
Annville-Cleona School District	3.82 mi	4	225^th
Lower Dauphin School District	5.44 mi	8	189^th
Central Dauphin School District	7.63 mi	19	362^nd
Lebanon School District	8.05 mi	8	511^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.