For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,437 students in Mount Joy, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 287 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Mount Joy, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Joy, PA are Farmdale Elementary School, Donegal High School and Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Mt Joy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Joy, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Mount Joy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Mount Joy, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmdale Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
695 Prospect Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Donegal High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Koser Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Mt Joy
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
432 Old Market St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-3000
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Donegal Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Anderson Ferry Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1055 Koser Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Gr: K-2 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Joy, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Joy, PA include Farmdale Elementary School, Donegal High School and Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Mt Joy.
How many public schools are located in Mount Joy?
5 public schools are located in Mount Joy.
What percentage of students in Mount Joy go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Mount Joy are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Joy?
Mount Joy public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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