For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,653 students in Ephrata, PA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,172 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Ephrata, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA are Ephrata Sr. High School, Highland Elementary School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ephrata, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Ephrata have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Ephrata, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ephrata Sr. High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Gr: 9-12 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Ephrata Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Gr: 7-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Brownstown
Vocational School
231 Snyder Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA include Ephrata Sr. High School, Highland Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ephrata?
7 public schools are located in Ephrata.
What percentage of students in Ephrata go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Ephrata are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata?
Ephrata public schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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