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Paradise Elementary School

Pequea Valley SD · Lancaster County · 20 N Belmont Rd, Paradise, PA 17562.0

(717)768-5560

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5/10
#872
Rank 872 out of 1,545
Top 56%
English Language Arts5/10 · #803 · 48th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #939 · 39th percentile
Science5/10 · #722 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the heart of Lancaster County's rolling farmland, Paradise Elementary sits in one of Pennsylvania's most picturesque rural communities, where the pace of life is slower and neighbors genuinely know each other. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, making it a comfortable fit for families looking for a tight-knit, small-town school experience rather than a high-pressure academic environment. With Amish farms lining the back roads and a strong sense of community running through the area, this is a place where kids grow up with a real sense of where they come from.

Student Demographics

208 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
158 (76%)
Hispanic
25 (12%)
African American
11 (5%)
Multiple Races
11 (5%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged107 (51%)
Students with Disabilities48 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

382
Enrollment
30.4
Teachers (FTE)
12.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1317 · 17th percentile

8 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found