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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 17701

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Summary:

The 17701 zip code area in Williamsport, Pennsylvania is home to two elementary schools - Jackson Primary School and Cochran Primary School. Both schools serve students from kindergarten through 3rd grade and are part of the Williamsport Area School District.

Based on the data, Jackson Primary School appears to be the standout school in this set, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in both Math and English Language Arts proficiency. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Jackson Primary School's Math proficiency for all grades was 51.5%, compared to 37.4% for the district and 41.7% for the state. Similarly, its English Language Arts proficiency for all grades was 55.8%, compared to 40.6% for the district and 48.5% for the state.

While Cochran Primary School spends more per student at $17,711 compared to $16,872 at Jackson Primary School, this higher spending does not translate to better academic performance. Additionally, Jackson Primary School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.6, compared to 13.8 at Cochran Primary School, further suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as effective teaching practices and school leadership, play a significant role in student outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cochran Primary School	Public	K-3	1500 Cherry St	Williamsport	17701	Lycoming County	Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 322-9731	538	40	13.3	74.2%	255 (47.4%)	114 (21.2%)	42 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	126 (23.4%)								(n/a)	45.0	45.0	42.5	42.5	$17,646	$2,814	$14,832
Jackson Primary School	Public	K-3	2500 Newberry St	Williamsport	17701	Lycoming County	Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 323-1992	555	39	14.3	82.7%	257 (46.3%)	96 (17.3%)	66 (11.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	134 (24.1%)								(n/a)	51.5	51.5	55.8	55.8	$15,766	$1,795	$13,970

Cities Near Zip Code 17701

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Williamsport	0.86 mi	8	428^th
Cogan Station	2.71 mi	1
South Williamsport	3.36 mi	2	485^th
Montoursville	4.62 mi	5	235^th
Montgomery	10.55 mi	2	190^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.