Top Rankings
Cocalico School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,852 students in Cocalico School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Cocalico School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,852 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cocalico School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
82%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,767 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,661
$23,724
Spending / Student
$21,767
$23,146
Best Cocalico School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Reamstown Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44 South Reamstown Road
Reamstown, PA 17567
(717) 336-1531
Reamstown, PA 17567
(717) 336-1531
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Adamstown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
256 West Main Street
Adamstown, PA 19501
(717) 484-1601
Adamstown, PA 19501
(717) 484-1601
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Cocalico Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Cocalico Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
South 6th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cocalico School District?
Cocalico School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,852 students.
What is the rank of Cocalico School District?
Cocalico School District is ranked #120 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cocalico School District?
82% of Cocalico School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cocalico School District?
Cocalico School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Cocalico School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,767 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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