For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,450 students in 17566, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17566, PA are Quarryville Elementary School, Clermont Elementary School and Swift Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17566 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17566, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17566, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quarryville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Hess St
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Clermont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1868 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Swift Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1866 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Kirkwood Pike
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17566, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17566, PA include Quarryville Elementary School, Clermont Elementary School and Swift Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17566?
4 public elementary schools are located in 17566.
What is the racial composition of students in 17566?
17566 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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