Shiremanstown’s public schools outscore 75% of Pennsylvania districts
On the state reading tests, 66% of Shiremanstown’s students scored proficient, above the Pennsylvania average (55%). The grade covers the public school district serving Shiremanstown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Shiremanstown’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 66% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,302 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four elementary, one middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
West Shore Christian Academy (private), The Childrens Garden of St. Johns Lutheran Church (private) and River Rock Academy-Shiremanstown (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Shiremanstown’s grade
A−: better than 75% of Pennsylvania school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Shiremanstown, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Shiremanstown
Kindergarten Academy
Grades K · 321 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mechanicsburg
4th grade in Shiremanstown
Elmwood Academy
Grades 4–5 · 712 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Mechanicsburg
5th grade in Shiremanstown
Elmwood Academy
Grades 4–5 · 712 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Mechanicsburg
6th grade in Shiremanstown
Mechanicsburg MS
Grades 6–8 · 1,112 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mechanicsburg
7th grade in Shiremanstown
Mechanicsburg MS
Grades 6–8 · 1,112 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mechanicsburg
8th grade in Shiremanstown
Mechanicsburg MS
Grades 6–8 · 1,112 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mechanicsburg
9th grade in Shiremanstown
Mechanicsburg Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,412 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mechanicsburg
10th grade in Shiremanstown
Mechanicsburg Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,412 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mechanicsburg
11th grade in Shiremanstown
Mechanicsburg Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,412 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mechanicsburg
12th grade in Shiremanstown
Mechanicsburg Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 1,412 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mechanicsburg
Shiremanstown’s public schools are run by Mechanicsburg Area School District, which also serves Mechanicsburg and Upper Allen. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Shiremanstown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Shiremanstown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Shiremanstown | A− | Mechanicsburg Area |
| Lower Allen | B | West Shore |
| Hampden | A | Cumberland Valley |
Every school in Shiremanstown
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Shiremanstown’s schools
Are Shiremanstown’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Shiremanstown children attend outscore 75% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Shiremanstown in?
Mechanicsburg Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,621 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Shiremanstown kids go to high school?
Mechanicsburg Area SHS in Mechanicsburg, with 1,412 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Shiremanstown’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Mechanicsburg Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Shiremanstown spend per student?
$17,302 in Mechanicsburg Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Shiremanstown?
Yes: West Shore Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 560 students), The Childrens Garden of St. Johns Lutheran Church (religious, grades PK–K, 168 students) and River Rock Academy-Shiremanstown (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 40 students).
Parents talk
What Shiremanstown families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.