For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 399 students in 17043, PA (there are , serving 356 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 17043, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 17043, PA is Washington Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 17043 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17043, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17043, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 Walnut St
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-8040
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-8040
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
17043, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Market St
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-6345
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-6345
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17043, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17043, PA include Washington Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17043?
1 public schools are located in 17043.
What percentage of students in 17043 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 17043 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17043?
17043 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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