Best Public Schools in Dallastown, PA

Summary:

The Dallastown Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to three standout schools: Dallastown Area Senior High School, Dallastown Area Middle School, and Dallastown Elementary School. These schools consistently perform above state and district averages, with the high school ranking among the top 116 out of 686 high schools in Pennsylvania.

Dallastown Area Senior High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 55.9% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, 68.1% in Biology, and 73.2% in Literature. The school also boasts a high graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. Meanwhile, Dallastown Elementary School shines in math, with 81% of 3rd graders proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Across the district, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios and spend above the state average per student, ranging from $14,703 at the middle school to $16,060 at the elementary school. This consistent funding commitment likely contributes to the overall academic excellence seen in the Dallastown Area School District, making it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dallastown Elementary School	Public	K-3	105 South Charles Street	Dallastown	17313	York County	Dallastown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 244-3785	184	12	15.6	56.5%	144 (78.3%)	10 (5.4%)	20 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)								(n/a)				81.0			81.0			71.4			71.4	$16,060	$1,164	$14,896
Dallastown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	700 New School Ln	Dallastown	17313	York County	Dallastown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 244-4021	2,014	115	17.5	32.6%	1,457 (72.3%)	229 (11.4%)	181 (9.0%)	57 (2.8%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	88 (4.4%)	79.3	116^th of 686 public high schools	83.1%		71.4	195^th of 674 public high schools	71.1%	79	55.9	68.1	73.2											$15,850	$429	$15,421
Dallastown Area Middle School	Public	7-8	700 New School Ln	Dallastown	17313	York County	Dallastown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 244-4021	1,027	65	15.7	34.4%	756 (73.6%)	95 (9.3%)	90 (8.8%)	26 (2.5%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	54 (5.3%)	67.7	271^st of 891 public middle schools	69.6%		70.8	236^th of 893 public middle schools	73.6%	35					37.5	40.4	39.0	54.8	54.8		65.1	48.2	56.6	$14,703	$631	$14,072

Cities Near Dallastown

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
York	2.03 mi	41	639^th
Red Lion	2.11 mi	6	526^th
Windsor	3.52 mi	1
Hellam	7.49 mi	1	532^nd
East Prospect	8.3 mi	1	469^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.