For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,000 students in Solanco School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Solanco School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
3,000 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Solanco School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 86% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#387 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
83%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,810 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,060
$23,724
Spending / Student
$18,810
$23,146
Best Solanco School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bart-colerain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1336 Noble Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
(717) 529-2181
Christiana, PA 17509
(717) 529-2181
Gr: K-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
137 Truce Rd
New Providence, PA 17560
(717) 786-3582
New Providence, PA 17560
(717) 786-3582
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Quarryville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Hess St
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Clermont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1868 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Solanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
585 Solanco Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2151
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Swift Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1866 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Kirkwood Pike
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Solanco School District?
Solanco School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,000 students.
What is the rank of Solanco School District?
Solanco School District is ranked #384 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Solanco School District?
83% of Solanco School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Solanco School District?
Solanco School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Solanco School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,810 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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