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Best Lebanon County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 12,447 students in Lebanon County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lebanon County, PA are Lingle Avenue Elementary School, Pine Street Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lebanon County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lebanon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Lebanon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lingle Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 S Lingle Ave
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 W Pine St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 1-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 E Spruce St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 1-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Palmyra Area Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 W Cherry St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Forge Road Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 S Forge Rd
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 1-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Cornwall Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Burd Coleman Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Annville Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 S White Oak St
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7620
Gr: 3-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
South Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1825 S 5th Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Cedar Crest Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Gr: 6-8 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Elco Intermd School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Evergreen Drive
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-4521
Gr: 3-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Ebenezer Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Colonial Cir
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 272-1969
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Houck Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 E Lehman St
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Union Canal Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Narrows Dr
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 270-7227
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Woodland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
499 East Pershing Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Evergreen Dr
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-6591
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
622 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Lebanon Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 N 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Gr: 6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 Old Forge Road
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleona Elementary School
50 E Walnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Gr: K-2 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Zeller Elementary School
243 North Sheridan Road
Richland, PA 17087
(717) 589-2575
Gr: K-2 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Elementary School
558 W Main Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-2624
Gr: K-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lebanon Elementary School
346 School Dr
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2118
Gr: K-6 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lebanon County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lebanon County, PA include Lingle Avenue Elementary School, Pine Street Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lebanon County?
23 public elementary schools are located in Lebanon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon County?
Lebanon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% 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 Lebanon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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