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Best Lancaster County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 84 public elementary schools serving 38,419 students in Lancaster County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster County, PA are Letort Elementary School, Bainbridge Elementary School and Neff School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Lancaster County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Letort Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
561 Letort Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
416 N. Second Street
Bainbridge, PA 17502
(717) 426-4203
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Neff School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21 Valley Rd
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 569-8502
Gr: K-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Landisville Pri Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
320 Mumma Dr
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5519
Gr: K-3 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Reidenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1001 Buckwalter Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-1000
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-5575
Gr: K-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Nitrauer School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Conestoga Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Hill St
Conestoga, PA 17516
(717) 872-9535
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Denver Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
East High Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0099
Gr: K-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Landisville Intrmd Center
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
330 Mumma Drive
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5590
Gr: 4-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Hans Herr Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Book Rd
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Gr: 3-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Farmdale Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
695 Prospect Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Conewago Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2809 Hershey Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7233
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Schaeffer School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
875 Pleasure Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 392-6797
Gr: K-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Landis Run Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Blue Streak Boulevard
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 581-9124
Gr: 5-6 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Reamstown Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44 South Reamstown Road
Reamstown, PA 17567
(717) 336-1531
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Bart-colerain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1336 Noble Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
(717) 529-2181
Gr: K-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Central Manor Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3717 Blue Rock Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-1401
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Eshleman Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
545 Leaman Ave
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-9540
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
Martin Meylin Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Book Rd
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
Bear Creek School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1459 Sheaffer Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-0210
Gr: 3-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2323.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51 School Lane
Brownstown, PA 17508
(717) 656-6021
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2424.
Brecht School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 291-1733
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2525.
Pequea Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 Millwood Rd
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-3831
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2626.
Rohrerstown Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Noll Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 299-7126
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2727.
Bucher School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Candlewyck Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4291
Gr: K-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
John Beck Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
418 E Lexington Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-3702
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2929.
East Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5700 Lemon St
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 569-1211
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3030.
Fritz Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
845 Hornig Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5246
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3131.
Kissel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Landis Valley Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-3703
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Adamstown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
256 West Main Street
Adamstown, PA 19501
(717) 484-1601
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Martic Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
266 Martic Heights Dr
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-4128
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3434.
Lititz Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 S Cedar St
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-3701
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3535.
John R Bonfield Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 N Oak St
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-3704
Gr: K-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster County, PA include Letort Elementary School, Bainbridge Elementary School and Neff School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lancaster County?
86 public elementary schools are located in Lancaster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% 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 Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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