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Best 17602 Pennsylvania Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,508 students in 17602, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17602, PA are Smoketown Elementary School, Wickersham Elementary School and Burrowes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17602 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17602, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 17602, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smoketown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2426 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 394-0555
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Wickersham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Burrowes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
King Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
431 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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17602, Pennsylvania 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Gr: 6-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Mccaskey East High School-lev I (Closed 2004)
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Gr: 7-10 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17602, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17602, PA include Smoketown Elementary School, Wickersham Elementary School and Burrowes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17602?
9 public elementary schools are located in 17602.
What is the racial composition of students in 17602?
17602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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