For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,471 students in 17566, PA (there are , serving 247 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 17566, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17566, PA are Quarryville Elementary School, Clermont Elementary School and Solanco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17566 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17566, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17566, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quarryville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Hess St
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2546
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Clermont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1868 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2742
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Solanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
585 Solanco Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2151
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #44.
Swift Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1866 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 548-2187
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Kirkwood Pike
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-2244
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17566, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17566, PA include Quarryville Elementary School, Clermont Elementary School and Solanco High School.
How many public schools are located in 17566?
5 public schools are located in 17566.
What percentage of students in 17566 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 17566 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17566?
17566 public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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