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Schools in Strasburg Township · Lampeter-Strasburg School District

Strasburg Township’s public schools outscore 85% of Pennsylvania districts

Math proficiency in Strasburg Township’s districts is 53%, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Strasburg Township, 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.

#224of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
71%
▲ 16 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
53%
▲ 17 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 4 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.1K
▼ 17% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.0
PA 13.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
7
2,372 students on the public path
In brief

Strasburg Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 71% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,089 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Hans Herr El Sch, then Martin Meylin MS, then Lampeter-Strasburg SHS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Beaver Valley School/John King, Chairman (private), Bunker Hill School/Henry Stoltzfoos, Chairman (private), Twin Elm School (private), Krantz Mill School (private), Edisonville School (private), Locust Ridge Amish School (private) and North Jackson School (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Strasburg Township’s grade

A Test scoresC+ Graduation

A: better than 85% of Pennsylvania school districts, #224 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1581)Better than 85%
Towns in Lancaster County (41)Better than 93%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,437 test results and a graduating class of 244 could put Strasburg Township anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Strasburg Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,373 in math, 1,501 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Strasburg Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
KLampeter-Strasburg Early Childhood Centerin LancasterNo scores
3–5Hans Herr El Schin LampeterA−
6–8Martin Meylin MSin LampeterB+
9–12Lampeter-Strasburg SHSin LampeterB−

Strasburg Township’s public schools are run by Lampeter-Strasburg School District, which also serves Strasburg and West Lampeter. 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.

Lampeter-Strasburg School DistrictGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 2,747 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 15.0 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$18,089PA $21,758 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading71%
State average 55.1% · 1501 students tested
Math53%
State average 36.1% · 1373 students tested

Strasburg Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Strasburg Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Strasburg TownshipALampeter-Strasburg
ProvidenceC+Solanco
West LampeterALampeter-Strasburg
East LampeterB+Conestoga Valley
ParadiseC+Pequea Valley
EdenC+Solanco
PequeaA−Penn Manor

Every school in Strasburg Township

11 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).

Also serving Strasburg Townshipin other towns
Lampeter-Strasburg Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades K · Lancaster
185 students35:1Rate it →
Hans Herr El Sch
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Lampeter
A−
611 students14:1Rate it →
Martin Meylin MS
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lampeter
B+
686 students15:1Rate it →
Lampeter-Strasburg SHS
High · Grades 9–12 · Lampeter
B−
890 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Beaver Valley School/John King, Chairman
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Strasburg
Private · Religious
28 students18:1Rate it →
Bunker Hill School/Henry Stoltzfoos, Chairman
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Strasburg
Private · Religious
26 students16:1Rate it →
Twin Elm School
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Strasburg
Private · Religious
25 students16:1Rate it →
Krantz Mill School
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Strasburg
Private · Religious
24 students13:1Rate it →
Edisonville School
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Strasburg
Private · Religious
23 students14:1Rate it →
Locust Ridge Amish School
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Strasburg
Private · Religious
21 students13:1Rate it →
North Jackson School
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Strasburg
Private · Religious
20 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Strasburg Township’s schools

Are Strasburg Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Strasburg Township children attend outscore 85% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #224 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Strasburg Township in?

Lampeter-Strasburg School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,747 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Strasburg Township kids go to high school?

Lampeter-Strasburg SHS in Lampeter, with 890 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Strasburg Township’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Lampeter-Strasburg School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Strasburg Township spend per student?

$18,089 in Lampeter-Strasburg School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Strasburg Township?

Yes: Beaver Valley School/John King, Chairman (religious, grades 1–8, 28 students), Bunker Hill School/Henry Stoltzfoos, Chairman (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Twin Elm School (religious, grades 1–8, 25 students), Krantz Mill School (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), Edisonville School (religious, grades 1–8, 23 students), Locust Ridge Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students) and North Jackson School (religious, grades 1–8, 20 students).

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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.