For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,658 students in Chambersburg, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chambersburg, PA are Guilford Hills Elementary School, South Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chambersburg, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chambersburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chambersburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guilford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2105 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 352-2124
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 352-2124
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1019 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1589 Johnson Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Falling Spring Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1006 Falling Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3440
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3440
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Colorado St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
New Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3584 Wayne Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3454
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3454
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3832 Scotland Main St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3460
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3460
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5538 Cumberland Hwy
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3445
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3445
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Washington St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
481 North Franklin St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hollywell Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
756 South Coldbrook Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Gr: K-5
2168 Mont Alto Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 3%
401 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
East King Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Gr: 1-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
850 Broad St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chambersburg, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chambersburg, PA include Guilford Hills Elementary School, South Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chambersburg?
13 public elementary schools are located in Chambersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Chambersburg?
Chambersburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Chambersburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chambersburg include: Stevens Elementary School vs. Benjamin Chambers Elementary School, Chambersburg Area Middle School - South vs. Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, Hamilton Heights Elementary School vs. Grandview Elementary School
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