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Best Hanover Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,523 students in Hanover, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 455 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Hanover, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hanover, PA are Hanover Street Elementary School, South Western Sr. High School and Clearview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Hanover, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 East Hanover Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
South Western Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Randolph St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Moul Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Conewago Twp Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1189 W Elm Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 624-2157
Gr: K-3 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
West Manheim Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Baltimore Pike
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Hanover Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: 8-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Emory H Markle Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Park Hills Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
137 W Granger St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4880
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Baresville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Sanford Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4870
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Hanover Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Keagy Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: 5-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hanover, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hanover, PA include Hanover Street Elementary School, South Western Sr. High School and Clearview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hanover?
11 public schools are located in Hanover.
What percentage of students in Hanover go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hanover are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Hanover are often viewed compared to one another?

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