For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,279 students in 17078, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17078, PA are Lingle Avenue Elementary School, Pine Street Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17078 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17078, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17078, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lingle Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 S Lingle Ave
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 W Pine St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 1-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Spruce St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 1-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Palmyra Area Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 W Cherry St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Forge Road Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 S Forge Rd
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 1-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17078, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17078, PA include Lingle Avenue Elementary School, Pine Street Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17078?
5 public elementary schools are located in 17078.
What is the racial composition of students in 17078?
17078 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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