For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,098 students in 17042, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17042, PA are Cornwall Elementary School, South Lebanon Elementary School and Cedar Crest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17042 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17042, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17042, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornwall Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Burd Coleman Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
South Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1825 S 5th Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Crest Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Gr: 6-8 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Woodland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
499 East Pershing Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
50 E Walnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Gr: K-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17042, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17042, PA include Cornwall Elementary School, South Lebanon Elementary School and Cedar Crest Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17042?
7 public elementary schools are located in 17042.
What is the racial composition of students in 17042?
17042 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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