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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Franklin County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 12,719 students in Franklin County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, PA are Guilford Hills Elementary School, Fannett-metal Elementary School and Mercersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guilford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2105 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 352-2124
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Fannett-metal Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2513
Gr: K-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mercersburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1019 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Greencastle-antrim Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
370 South Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Greencastle-antrim Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 East Leitersburg Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Gr: 3-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1589 Johnson Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3448
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Falling Spring Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1006 Falling Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3440
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Hooverville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10829 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Colorado St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
840 East Second Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Fayetteville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 E Main St
Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-2774
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
New Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3584 Wayne Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3454
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3832 Scotland Main St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3460
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1919.
James Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2020.
Mowrey Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7891 Tomstown Road
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2121.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5538 Cumberland Hwy
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3445
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2222.
Lurgan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8888 Roxbury Rd
Lurgan, PA 17232
(717) 532-6125
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2323.
St. Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 School House Rd
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2424.
Waynesboro Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: 6-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2525.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Fairview Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2626.
Fannett-metal Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2727.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E Washington St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3432
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Benjamin Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
481 North Franklin St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2929.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Hollywell Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Greencastle-antrim Primary School
504 East Leitersburg Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Gr: K-2 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, PA include Guilford Hills Elementary School, Fannett-metal Elementary School and Mercersburg Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
30 public elementary schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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