Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17560

Summary:

The 17560 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Providence Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 375 students. As part of the Solanco School District, Providence Elementary School's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts (ELA) below the state averages in the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school performed better in Science, with 80% of students proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages.

Providence Elementary School's student population reflects a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (54.93%), suggesting the school may serve a community with lower socioeconomic status. Despite this, the school's per-student spending of $17,576 for the 2022-2023 school year indicates a focus on providing resources and support to its students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.7 in the 2023-2024 school year also suggests a commitment to smaller class sizes and personalized attention.

While Providence Elementary School's academic performance is below the state averages, it is generally performing better than the overall Solanco School District in both Math and ELA. As the sole school in the 17560 zip code, Providence Elementary School plays a crucial role in the educational outcomes of the local community. Further investigation into the school's strategies, challenges, and community engagement could provide additional insights to support student success.

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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
Providence Elementary School	Public	K-5	137 Truce Rd	New Providence	17560	Lancaster County	Solanco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 786-3582	386	26	14.6	53.4%	304 (78.8%)	10 (2.6%)	53 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	38.5	983^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	34.9%		60.3	709^th of 1526 public elementary schools	53.5%	274	43.4	43.1	23.1	36.2	47.8	48.2	34.7	43.4	$18,005	$2,988	$15,017

Cities Near Zip Code 17560

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Providence	2.49 mi	1	617^th
Pequea	3.11 mi	1	110^th
Holtwood	3.56 mi	1	171^st
Willow Street	3.56 mi	2	367^th
Lampeter	4.69 mi	4	94^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.

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