For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,965 students in Dillsburg, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Dillsburg, PA are Dillsburg Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School and Northern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dillsburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Dillsburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Dillsburg, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dillsburg Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 S Chestnut St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 South Mountain Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Northern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
653 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
657 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
655 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dillsburg, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dillsburg, PA include Dillsburg Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School and Northern High School.
How many public schools are located in Dillsburg?
5 public schools are located in Dillsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Dillsburg?
Dillsburg public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Dillsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dillsburg include: Northern Elementary School vs. Dillsburg Elementary School, Dillsburg Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School, Northern Elementary School vs. South Mountain Elementary School
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