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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 17601


At a glance
6
Schools
2,495
Students
3
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedNitrauer School144th of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools
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Biggest riser
Schaeffer School up 194 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Fritz Elementary School 12.2 students per teacher
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Summary:

The 17601 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 7 elementary schools across three different school districts: Hempfield School District, Conestoga Valley School District, and Manheim Township School District. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities in the local community.

Among the standout schools in the area are Nitrauer School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, and Centerville Elementary School, which also performs well above the district and state averages in both Math and English Language Arts. Additionally, Schaeffer School in the Manheim Township School District is another top performer, with impressive proficiency rates, particularly in Math.

The data reveals that the schools in the Manheim Township School District generally have the highest proficiency rates, exceeding the state averages, while Fritz Elementary School in the Conestoga Valley School District has lower proficiency rates compared to the other schools, especially in English Language Arts. The variation in spending per student across the schools and districts suggests that funding levels may play a role in the schools' performance, but other factors, such as educational practices and student demographics, are also likely significant contributors.

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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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