For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,001 students in Dillsburg, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dillsburg, PA are Dillsburg Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School and Northern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dillsburg, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dillsburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dillsburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dillsburg Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 S Chestnut St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 South Mountain Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
657 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dillsburg, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dillsburg, PA include Dillsburg Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School and Northern Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dillsburg?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dillsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Dillsburg?
Dillsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dillsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dillsburg include: Northern Elementary School vs. Dillsburg Elementary School, Northern Elementary School vs. South Mountain Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School
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