For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 675 students in 17048, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 17048, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17048, PA are Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School and Upper Dauphin Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17048 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17048, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17048, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5668 State Route 209
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-4511
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-4511
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5668 State Route 209
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-8177
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-8177
Gr: 5-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17048, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17048, PA include Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School and Upper Dauphin Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17048?
2 public schools are located in 17048.
What percentage of students in 17048 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 17048 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17048?
17048 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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