Top Rankings
Palmyra Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,405 students in Palmyra Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Palmyra Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
3,405 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palmyra Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
77%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,171 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,529 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,171
$23,724
Spending / Student
$16,529
$23,146
Best Palmyra Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lingle Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 S Lingle Ave
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 W Pine St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Spruce St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 1-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Palmyra Area Sr. High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Palmyra Area Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 W Cherry St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Forge Road Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 S Forge Rd
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 1-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra Area School District?
Palmyra Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,405 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra Area School District?
Palmyra Area School District is ranked #40 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra Area School District?
77% of Palmyra Area School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra Area School District?
Palmyra Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Palmyra Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,529 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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