| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Area School District | Gettysburg | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2,783 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
| Conewago Valley School District | Mc Sherrystown | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 3,757 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Spring Grove Area School District | Abbottstown | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 3,934 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
| Upper Adams School District | Arendtsville | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,595 | 4 | K–12 | 4 |
| Bermudian Springs School District | East Berlin | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1,756 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Fairfield Area School District | Fairfield | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 960 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Littlestown Area School District | Littlestown | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,757 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
How Adams County compares
Together they enroll 16,542 students across 29 schools. The largest is Spring Grove Area School District with 3,934 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County has 7 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Adams County is Gettysburg Area School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Adams County, PA?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Adams County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Adams County, PA?
Of the districts serving Adams County, Gettysburg Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.