Best Public Schools in Ephrata, PA (2026)

Best Ephrata Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,692 students in Ephrata, PA (there are , serving 1,457 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Ephrata, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA are Ephrata Sr. High School, Highland Elementary School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ephrata, PA public schools have an score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Ephrata have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Ephrata, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ephrata Sr. High School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
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Top 20%

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803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478

Gr: 9-12 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #22.

Highland Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160

Gr: K-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Clay Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
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250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100

Gr: K-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Fulton Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
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51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130

Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #55.

Ephrata Intermediate School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
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957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405

Gr: 5-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #66.

Ephrata Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
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957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468

Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: n/an/a

Lancaster County Ctc - Brownstown Campus

Vocational School

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231 Snyder Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101

Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Ephrata, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120

Gr: 1-5 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Washington Educational Center (Closed 2012)

26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150

Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA?

The top-ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA include Ephrata Sr. High School, Highland Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Ephrata?

7 public schools are located in Ephrata.

What percentage of students in Ephrata go to public school?

72% of all K-12 students in Ephrata are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata?

Ephrata public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).