Best 17201 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,108 students in 17201, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 623 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 17201, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17201, PA are Hamilton Heights Elementary School, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North and Chambersburg Area Middle School - South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17201 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17201, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 17201, PA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1589 Johnson Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Chambersburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
511 S 6th St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 2,319 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E Washington St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
481 North Franklin St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Hollywell Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 17201, PA?
How many public schools are located in 17201?
7 public schools are located in 17201.
What percentage of students in 17201 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 17201 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17201?
17201 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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