For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,834 students in 17557, PA (there are , serving 388 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 17557, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17557, PA are Garden Spot Sr. High School, New Holland Elementary School and Garden Spot Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17557 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17557, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17557, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Spot Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
669 E Main St
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1555
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1555
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
New Holland Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 Eastern School Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1520
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1520
Gr: K-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Garden Spot Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
669 E Main St # 609
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1561
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1561
Gr: 7-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17557, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17557, PA include Garden Spot Sr. High School, New Holland Elementary School and Garden Spot Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17557?
3 public schools are located in 17557.
What percentage of students in 17557 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 17557 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17557?
17557 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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