Lancaster County Public Schools
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
113
public schools
Total Enrollment
63,856
students
School Districts
18
districts
How to use the Lancaster County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lancaster County has 18 district entries. Lancaster SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 19 schools.
School records are spread across 33 listed communities. Lancaster has the most listed schools, with 37 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 66 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
14 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
113
in Lancaster County
Reported Enrollment
63,856
113 schools reporting
School Districts
18
districts
Charter Schools
1
1% of total
School Level Breakdown
18 School Districts in Lancaster County
Lancaster SD
Hempfield SD
Manheim Township SD
Penn Manor SD
Conestoga Valley SD
Ephrata Area SD
Warwick SD
Elizabethtown Area SD
Solanco SD
Cocalico SD
113 Public Schools in Lancaster County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 113 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCaskey Campus | Profile | Lancaster SD | Lancaster, 17602City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,620 |
| Hempfield SHS | Profile | Hempfield SD | Landisville, 17538Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,268 |
| Manheim Twp HS | Profile | Manheim Township SD | Lancaster, 17606Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,899 |
| Penn Manor HS | Profile | Penn Manor SD | Millersville, 17551Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,783 |
| Ephrata SHS | Profile | Ephrata Area SD | Ephrata, 17522Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,317 |
| Conestoga Valley SHS | Profile | Conestoga Valley SD | Lancaster, 17601Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,282 |
| Elizabethtown Area SHS | Profile | Elizabethtown Area SD | Elizabethtown, 17022Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,249 |
| Warwick SHS | Profile | Warwick SD | Lititz, 17543Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,230 |
| Solanco HS | Profile | Solanco SD | Quarryville, 17566Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,081 |
| Cocalico SHS | Profile | Cocalico SD | Denver, 17517Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,008 |
| Gerald G Huesken MS | Profile | Conestoga Valley SD | Lancaster, 17601Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 965 |
| Manheim Twp MS | Profile | Manheim Township SD | Lancaster, 17606Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 955 |
| Lampeter-Strasburg SHS | Profile | Lampeter-Strasburg SD | Lampeter, 17537Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 940 |
| Manheim Central SHS | Profile | Manheim Central SD | Manheim, 17545Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 935 |
| Donegal HS | Listed only | Donegal SD | Mount Joy, 17552Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 930 |
| Garden Spot SHS | Listed only | Eastern Lancaster County SD | New Holland, 17557Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 926 |
| Landis Run Intermediate School | Listed only | Manheim Township SD | Lancaster, 17606Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 901 |
| Elizabethtown Area MS | Listed only | Elizabethtown Area SD | Elizabethtown, 17022Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 875 |
| Manheim Central MS | Listed only | Manheim Central SD | Manheim, 17545Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 848 |
| Donegal Intermediate School | Listed only | Donegal SD | Marietta, 17547Suburb: Large | 3–6 | Primary | 833 |
McCaskey Campus
Lancaster SD
Lancaster, 17602 / City: Small
Hempfield SHS
Hempfield SD
Landisville, 17538 / Suburb: Large
Manheim Twp HS
Manheim Township SD
Lancaster, 17606 / Suburb: Large
Penn Manor HS
Penn Manor SD
Millersville, 17551 / Suburb: Large
Ephrata SHS
Ephrata Area SD
Ephrata, 17522 / Suburb: Large
Conestoga Valley SHS
Conestoga Valley SD
Lancaster, 17601 / Suburb: Large
Elizabethtown Area SHS
Elizabethtown Area SD
Elizabethtown, 17022 / Suburb: Large
Warwick SHS
Warwick SD
Lititz, 17543 / Suburb: Large
Solanco HS
Solanco SD
Quarryville, 17566 / Rural: Fringe
Cocalico SHS
Cocalico SD
Denver, 17517 / Suburb: Large
Gerald G Huesken MS
Conestoga Valley SD
Lancaster, 17601 / Suburb: Large
Manheim Twp MS
Manheim Township SD
Lancaster, 17606 / Suburb: Large
Lampeter-Strasburg SHS
Lampeter-Strasburg SD
Lampeter, 17537 / Suburb: Large
Manheim Central SHS
Manheim Central SD
Manheim, 17545 / Suburb: Large
Donegal HS
Donegal SD
Mount Joy, 17552 / Rural: Fringe
Garden Spot SHS
Eastern Lancaster County SD
New Holland, 17557 / Suburb: Large
Landis Run Intermediate School
Manheim Township SD
Lancaster, 17606 / Suburb: Large
Elizabethtown Area MS
Elizabethtown Area SD
Elizabethtown, 17022 / Suburb: Large
Manheim Central MS
Manheim Central SD
Manheim, 17545 / Suburb: Large
Donegal Intermediate School
Donegal SD
Marietta, 17547 / Suburb: Large
Lancaster County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lancaster County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lancaster County public school directory?
The directory lists 113 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lancaster County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lancaster County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lancaster County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 14 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Lancaster County?
Start with the 18 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lancaster County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.