For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,788 students in 17050, PA (there are , serving 402 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 17050, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17050, PA are Cumberland Valley High School, Green Ridge Elementary School and Hampden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17050 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17050, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17050, PA 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Valley High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Grades: 9-12
| 3,114 students
Rank: #22.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Green Ridge Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-4911
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-4911
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Hampden Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Skyport Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 737-4513
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 737-4513
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
Winding Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 Bali Hai Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 620-2525
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 620-2525
Grades: K-5
| 1,041 students
Rank: #55.
Silver Spring Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 506-3755
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 506-3755
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Bali Hai Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-1865
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-1865
Grades: 6-8
| 1,387 students
Rank: #77.
Sporting Hill Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 S Sporting Hill Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-5052
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-5052
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #88.
Eagle View Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-0217
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #99.
Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Old Willow Mill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-0354
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17050, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17050, PA include Cumberland Valley High School, Green Ridge Elementary School and Hampden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17050?
9 public schools are located in 17050.
What percentage of students in 17050 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 17050 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17050?
17050 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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