Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17516

Summary:

The 17516 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Conestoga Elementary School, which is part of the highly-ranked Penn Manor School District. Conestoga Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional PSSA test scores that outperform state and district averages across all grade levels.

With a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Conestoga Elementary serves a relatively affluent student population. The school's per-student spending of $12,799 is higher than the state average, suggesting ample resources to support its academic programs. Conestoga Elementary maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.9, slightly above the state average but still within a reasonable range.

Overall, Conestoga Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution that delivers strong academic outcomes for its students. Its consistent top-quartile ranking, excellent test scores, and efficient resource allocation make it a shining example within the 17516 zip code and the broader Penn Manor School District.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Conestoga Elementary School	Public	K-6	100 Hill St	Conestoga	17516	Lancaster County	Penn Manor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 872-9535	327	18	18.3	43.7%	286 (87.5%)	7 (2.1%)	20 (6.1%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	80.9	266^th of 1526 public elementary schools	82.6%		76.5	344^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.6%	78	59.1	61.5	64.2	49.0	57.9	92.3	92.3	68.2	76.3	76.2	82.4	76.0	$12,799	$888	$11,910

Cities Near Zip Code 17516

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Conestoga	2.17 mi	1	110^th
Pequea	2.92 mi	1	68^th
Washington Boro	4.44 mi	2	109^th
Holtwood	4.79 mi	1	125^th
Willow Street	5.18 mi	2	119^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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