For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 261 students in 17018, PA.
The top ranked public school in 17018, PA is Middle Paxton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 17018 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17018, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17018, PA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle Paxton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
931 Peters Mountain Rd
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 265-7920
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 265-7920
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17018, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17018, PA include Middle Paxton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17018?
1 public schools are located in 17018.
What is the racial composition of students in 17018?
17018 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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