Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17315

The 17315 zip code area is home to 6 schools in the Dover Area School District, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 175 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area are North Salem Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating, and Dover Area Elementary School, which ranks in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and has particularly strong science proficiency. Dover Area High School also performs well, with a 3-star rating and ranking in the top 30-40% of Pennsylvania high schools.

However, the data also reveals that all schools in the 17315 zip code area have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 95.36% to 99.15%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. This economic challenge likely impacts student learning and achievement, and the district may need to focus on equity and supporting the needs of all students to ensure continued success.