For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,262 students in Waynesboro, PA (there are , serving 227 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, PA are Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Hooverville Elementary School and Summitview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Waynesboro, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,436 students
Rank: #22.
Hooverville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10829 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 East Second Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Mowrey Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7891 Tomstown Road
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: 6-8
| 936 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Fairview Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, PA include Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Hooverville Elementary School and Summitview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waynesboro?
6 public schools are located in Waynesboro.
What percentage of students in Waynesboro go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Waynesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waynesboro include: Fairview Elementary School vs. Summitview Elementary School
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