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Best Lancaster County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 21,421 students in Lancaster County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, PA are Ephrata Sr. High School, Hempfield Sr. High School and Manheim Twp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lancaster County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lancaster County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ephrata Sr. High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Gr: 9-12 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hempfield Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Stanley Ave
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5510
Gr: 9-12 | 2,281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Manheim Twp High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
School Road
Lancaster, PA 17606
(717) 560-3097
Gr: 9-12 | 1,953 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Garden Spot Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
669 E Main St
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1555
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Lampeter-strasburg Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Book Rd
Lampeter, PA 17537
(717) 464-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Penn Manor High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
East Cottage Avenue
Millersville, PA 17551
(717) 872-9520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Pequea Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4033 E Newport Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Conestoga Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2110 Horseshoe Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5231
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Warwick Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 W Orange St
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-3706
Gr: 9-12 | 1,241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Manheim Central Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Adele Ave
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Cocalico Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Warwick Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Maple St
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-3705
Gr: 7-9 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Donegal High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 Koser Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Mt Joy
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Old Market St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Solanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
585 Solanco Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Columbia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
Mccaskey Campus
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
445 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Gr: 9-12 | 2,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1919.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Brownstown
Vocational School
231 Snyder Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Willow St.
Vocational School
1730 Hans Herr Drive
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, PA include Ephrata Sr. High School, Hempfield Sr. High School and Manheim Twp High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster County?
22 public high schools are located in Lancaster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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