For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,714 students in Ephrata, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ephrata, PA are Highland Elementary School, Clay Elementary School and Ephrata Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ephrata, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ephrata have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Ephrata, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Grades: K-4
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Ephrata Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Grades: 5-6
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Grades: K-4
| 305 students
Ephrata, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Grades: 1-5
| 162 students
26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ephrata, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ephrata, PA include Highland Elementary School, Clay Elementary School and Ephrata Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ephrata?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ephrata.
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata?
Ephrata public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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