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Best Adams County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 7,533 students in Adams County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, PA are Gettysburg Area Middle School, Biglerville Elementary School and Fairfield Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Area Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Biglerville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3270 Biglerville Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Gr: K-3 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4842 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Conewago Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 700 Road
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Gr: 4-6 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
New Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
116 Berlin Avenue
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
Gr: K-3 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Franklin Twp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
870 Old Route 30
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
James Gettys Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
898 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
98 Lefever Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Upper Adams Intrmdt School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Gr: 4-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Bermudian Springs Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Gr: 5-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Alloway Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
162 Newark St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Bermudian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Gr: K-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
888 Coleman Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Fairfield Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
(717) 642-8228
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Vida Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eisenhower Center
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Maple Avenue
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, PA include Gettysburg Area Middle School, Biglerville Elementary School and Fairfield Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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