For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,118 students in Lebanon, PA (there are , serving 720 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lebanon, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lebanon, PA are Cedar Crest High School, Cornwall Elementary School and South Lebanon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lebanon, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Lebanon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lebanon, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Crest High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2033
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2033
Grades: 9-12
| 1,648 students
Rank: #22.
Cornwall Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Burd Coleman Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
South Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 S 5th Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Crest Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Grades: 6-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #55.
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
833 Metro Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-8551
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-8551
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #66.
Ebenezer Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Colonial Cir
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 272-1969
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 272-1969
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #77.
Union Canal Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Narrows Dr
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 270-7227
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 270-7227
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Houck Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Lehman St
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #99.
Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 1,429 students
Rank: #1010.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Woodland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1111.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
499 East Pershing Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1313.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1414.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Old Forge Road
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 E Walnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Grades: K-2
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lebanon, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Lebanon, PA include Cedar Crest High School, Cornwall Elementary School and South Lebanon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lebanon?
15 public schools are located in Lebanon.
What percentage of students in Lebanon go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lebanon are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon?
Lebanon public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Lebanon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lebanon include: Lebanon Sr. High School vs. Cedar Crest High School, Northwest Elementary School vs. Cornwall Elementary School, Cleona Elementary School vs. Cornwall Elementary School
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