📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Adams County, PA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gettysburg Area School District | Gettysburg | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #2 | Conewago Valley School District | New Oxford | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #3 | Upper Adams School District | Biglerville | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #4 | Bermudian Springs School District | York Springs | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #5 | Fairfield Area School District | Fairfield | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #6 | Littlestown Area School District | Littlestown | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
Best School Districts in Adams County, Pennsylvania (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Adams County, Pennsylvania that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using PSSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Pennsylvania, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Adams County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Adams County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Adams County, Pennsylvania, the highest-rated is Gettysburg Area School District (Gettysburg), rated 7/10 (Good) and in the 69th percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.