For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 399 students in 17043, PA (there are , serving 356 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 17043, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 17043, PA is Washington Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 17043 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17043, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17043, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 Walnut St
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-8040
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-8040
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
17043, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Market St
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-6345
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-6345
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17043, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17043, PA include Washington Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17043?
1 public schools are located in 17043.
What percentage of students in 17043 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 17043 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17043?
17043 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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