For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,234 students in Dallastown, PA (there are , serving 104 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Dallastown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dallastown, PA are Dallastown Elementary School, Dallastown Area Sr. High School and Dallastown Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallastown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Dallastown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Dallastown, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dallastown Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 South Charles Street
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Gr: K-3 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Dallastown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Dallastown Area Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Gr: 7-8 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Dallastown, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dallastown, PA include Dallastown Elementary School, Dallastown Area Sr. High School and Dallastown Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dallastown?
3 public schools are located in Dallastown.
What percentage of students in Dallastown go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Dallastown are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallastown?
Dallastown public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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