For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 260 students in 17527, PA (there are , serving 203 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 17527, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 17527, PA is Salisbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 17527 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17527, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 17527, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
422 School Lane Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-8268
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-8268
Gr: K-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17527, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17527, PA include Salisbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17527?
1 public schools are located in 17527.
What percentage of students in 17527 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 17527 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17527?
17527 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).
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