For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,098 students in 17042, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17042, PA are Cornwall Elementary School, South Lebanon Elementary School and Cedar Crest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17042 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17042, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17042, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornwall Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Burd Coleman Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4571
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
South Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 S 5th Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-4546
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Crest Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Grades: 6-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Woodland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
499 East Pershing Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 E Walnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 867-7640
Grades: K-2
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17042, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17042, PA include Cornwall Elementary School, South Lebanon Elementary School and Cedar Crest Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17042?
7 public elementary schools are located in 17042.
What is the racial composition of students in 17042?
17042 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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