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Best Ephrata Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,692 students in Ephrata, PA (there are , serving 1,457 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Ephrata, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA are Ephrata Sr. High School, Highland Elementary School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ephrata, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Ephrata have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Ephrata, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ephrata Sr. High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Gr: 9-12 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Gr: K-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Gr: K-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Ephrata Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Gr: 5-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Ephrata Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County Ctc - Brownstown Campus
Vocational School
231 Snyder Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Ephrata, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2008)
1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Gr: 1-5 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Washington Educational Center (Closed 2012)
26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ephrata, PA include Ephrata Sr. High School, Highland Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ephrata?
7 public schools are located in Ephrata.
What percentage of students in Ephrata go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Ephrata are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata?
Ephrata public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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