51爆料

Manheim Township School District

450a Candlewyck Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Manheim Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,993 students in Manheim Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51爆料s in Manheim Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,993 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
401 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manheim Township School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#66 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
59%
38%
71%
55%
73%
57%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
62%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,639 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,806
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,639
$23,119

Best Manheim Township School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neff School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21 Valley Rd
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 569-8502
Gr: K-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Reidenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1001 Buckwalter Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-1000
Gr: K-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Nitrauer School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Schaeffer School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Gr: K-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Landis Run Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Blue Streak Boulevard
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 581-9124
Gr: 5-6 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Manheim Twp High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Manheim Twp Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3111
Gr: 7-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Brecht School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-1733
Gr: K-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Bucher School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Candlewyck Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4291
Gr: K-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manheim Township School District?
Manheim Township School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,993 students.
What is the rank of Manheim Township School District?
Manheim Township School District is ranked #66 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manheim Township School District?
62% of Manheim Township School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manheim Township School District?
Manheim Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Manheim Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,639 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 5,993 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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