For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,523 students in Manchester, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Manchester, PA are Northeastern Sr. High School, Shallow Brook Inter School and Orendorf Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Manchester, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeastern Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 High St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Shallow Brook Inter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 S Hartman St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-7030
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-7030
Gr: 4-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Orendorf Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 South Hartman Street
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-5621
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-5621
Gr: K-3 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Spring Forge Intrd School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 South Hartman Street
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-9833
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-9833
Gr: 4-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Manchester, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Manchester, PA include Northeastern Sr. High School, Shallow Brook Inter School and Orendorf Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manchester?
4 public schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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