Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17560

Summary:

The 17560 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Providence Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and has a total enrollment of 356 students. As the only school in this geographic area, Providence Elementary's performance provides a unique snapshot of the educational landscape for families in the 17560 zip code.

Providence Elementary School is part of the Solanco School District, which is ranked 360 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's own statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 709 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024 (3-star rating) to 896 out of 1,534 in 2021-2022 (2-star rating). Academically, Providence Elementary School has shown mixed results, with strong science proficiency but room for improvement in math, particularly in the upper grades.

Despite these challenges, Providence Elementary School appears to be well-resourced, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7 and per-student spending of $17,453 in the 2021-2022 school year. The school also serves a significant population of students from low-income households, with 50.56% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. As the sole educational option in the 17560 zip code, Providence Elementary School plays a crucial role in shaping the academic and social experiences of the local community.

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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 5th 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 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Providence Elementary School	Public	K-5	137 Truce Rd	New Providence	17560	Lancaster County	Solanco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 786-3582	356	28	12.7	50.6%	291 (81.7%)	9 (2.5%)	34 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	60.3	709^th of 1526 public elementary schools	53.5%		54.2	804^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.6%	95	49.2	46.6	50.0	48.5	80.0	80.0	67.2	50.0	70.0	62.0	$17,453	$2,867	$14,587

Cities Near Zip Code 17560

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Providence	2.49 mi	1	494^th
Pequea	3.11 mi	1	67^th
Holtwood	3.56 mi	1	192^nd
Willow Street	3.56 mi	2	178^th
Lampeter	4.69 mi	4	100^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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