Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17364

Summary:

The 17364 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Paradise Elementary School, which serves grades K-4 and is part of the Spring Grove Area School District. Paradise Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in science and math, despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.4 to 1 and spending of $18,430 per student, the school provides a quality education that supports its students' academic success.

On the PSSA exams, Paradise Elementary's proficiency rates in math (56.8%) and science (86.8%) exceed the district (49.3% and 75.6%) and state (40.4% and 65.8%) averages. However, the school's ELA proficiency (53.8%) is slightly below the district average (61.9%) but still above the state (53.0%). This suggests the school is particularly strong in STEM-focused education, while continuing to provide a well-rounded curriculum.

Despite the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.61%), indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, Paradise Elementary has maintained strong academic performance. This is a testament to the school's ability to support its diverse student body and provide an excellent education. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, it remains a standout institution in the 17364 zip code, offering a high-quality learning environment for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paradise Elementary School	Public	K-4	6923 Lincoln Highway West	Thomasville	17364	York County	Spring Grove Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 225-4731	342	24	14.1	49.1%	296 (86.5%)	3 (0.9%)	24 (7.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.4%)	60.5	701^st of 1526 public elementary schools	54.1%		54.6	791^st of 1534 public elementary schools	48.4%	90	56.9	56.7	56.8	86.8	86.8	56.3	50.9	53.8	$18,430	$2,038	$16,391

Cities Near Zip Code 17364

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Thomasville	1.96 mi	1	424^th
Spring Grove	2.82 mi	4	168^th
Dover	4.29 mi	6	289^th
York	5.14 mi	41	629^th
Hanover	8.46 mi	11	444^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.

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