For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,280 students in 17070, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17070, PA are Fairview Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17070 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17070, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17070, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 7th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
New Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 8th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17070, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17070, PA include Fairview Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17070?
3 public elementary schools are located in 17070.
What is the racial composition of students in 17070?
17070 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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