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Best 17050 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,788 students in 17050, PA (there are , serving 402 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 17050, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17050, PA are Green Ridge Elementary School, Hampden Elementary School and Cumberland Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17050 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17050, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 17050, PA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Green Ridge Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-4911
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Hampden Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
441 Skyport Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 737-4513
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Valley High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Gr: 9-12 | 3,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Winding Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34 Bali Hai Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 620-2525
Gr: K-5 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Bali Hai Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-1865
Gr: 6-8 | 1,387 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Sporting Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 S Sporting Hill Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-5052
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Silver Spring Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 506-3755
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Eagle View Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Old Willow Mill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 17050, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17050, PA include Green Ridge Elementary School, Hampden Elementary School and Cumberland Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 17050?
9 public schools are located in 17050.
What percentage of students in 17050 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 17050 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17050?
17050 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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