For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,055 students in 17055, PA (there are , serving 566 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 17055, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17055, PA are Broad Street Elementary School, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17055 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17055, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17055, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4574
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4574
Gr: 1-3 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 N Walnut St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4581
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4581
Gr: 1-3 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Upper Allen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1790 S Market St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4594
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4594
Gr: 1-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1849 S York St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4589
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4589
Gr: 1-3 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Elmwood Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 E Elmwood Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4578
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4578
Gr: 4-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Mechanicsburg Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4560
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Rossmoyne Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 Rossmoyne Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(223) 225-9729
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(223) 225-9729
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Norway St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 506-0852
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 506-0852
Gr: K | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 17055, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17055, PA include Broad Street Elementary School, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17055?
9 public schools are located in 17055.
What percentage of students in 17055 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 17055 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17055?
17055 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
