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Best Gettysburg Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,921 students in Gettysburg, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gettysburg, PA are Gettysburg Area Middle School, James Gettys Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gettysburg, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gettysburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Gettysburg, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Area Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
James Gettys Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
898 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
98 Lefever Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
888 Coleman Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Vida Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eisenhower Center, 120 E Broad
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-3643
Gr: K-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eisenhower Elementary School (Closed 2012)
120 East Broadway
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-3 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Keefauver Elementary School (Closed 2004)
157 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: 2-3 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gettysburg, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gettysburg, PA include Gettysburg Area Middle School, James Gettys Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gettysburg?
5 public elementary schools are located in Gettysburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gettysburg?
Gettysburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Gettysburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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