For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,108 students in Mount Joy, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Mount Joy, PA is Farmdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Joy, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Joy have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Joy, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmdale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
695 Prospect Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
1055 Koser Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Grades: K-2
| 601 students
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1360 Strickler Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Grades: K-4
| 103 students
300 Orchard Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
297 S Barbara St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Joy, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Joy, PA include Farmdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Joy?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mount Joy.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Joy?
Mount Joy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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