For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,680 students in Ephrata, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ephrata, PA are Highland Elementary School, Clay Elementary School and Fulton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ephrata, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ephrata have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ephrata, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Gr: K-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Gr: K-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Ephrata Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Gr: 5-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ephrata, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ephrata, PA include Highland Elementary School, Clay Elementary School and Fulton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ephrata?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ephrata.
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata?
Ephrata public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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