$1,150,000
4 bd|3.5 ba|4,448 sqft
415 Greenville Rd, Denver, PA 17517
Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading
Lancaster County
Cocalico School District
71.3
Academic Index · #29 of 112
Academic outcomes (2024-25)
% proficient or advanced, official PDE district files. Marigold tick = state average.
PSSA English (gr. 3-8)62.5%PA 48.5%
PSSA Math (gr. 3-8)62.8%PA 41.7%
Keystone Algebra I65.0%PA 44.3%
Keystone Literature76.9%PA 62.1%
Keystone Biology62.0%PA 49.4%
4-year graduation rate95.5%PA 89.1%
The true tax picture
- School millage (2025-26)
- 21.9595 mills
- Effective school tax (of market value)
- 1.10%/yr
- Typical total (county + muni + school)
- 1.38%/yr
- On a $450,000 purchase
- ≈ $6,203/yr
- Median asking (25 active)
- $475,000
Rates assume an assessment at Lancaster County's current Common Level Ratio (50.00%). PA does not reassess on sale. Exact math for any price: the calculator.
Family & student support
Beyond test scores: official, public measures of student support and community context that families ask about. District- and county-level only; never a rating of an individual school, student, or home.
Support & services
U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES, 2020-21. Marigold figures are the PA average.
- Special-education enrollment
- 22.6%PA avg 20.3%
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1PA avg 13.9:1
- Students per school counselor
- 366:1PA avg 352:1 · recommended 250:1
- Students per school psychologist
- 746:1PA avg 1,165:1 · recommended 500:1
Special-education enrollment is the share of students receiving IEP or related services: the support a district provides, not a drawback. Counselor and psychologist ratios compare against ASCA (250:1) and NASP (500:1) recommendations.
Lancaster County: overdose context
Pennsylvania Department of Health. County-level, not specific to any school or district.
51drug-overdose deaths in 2024
20122024
Down from 84 the prior year and a peak of 169 in 2017. Recent years are provisional.
School climate & safety
88.4%regular attendance
Share of students present at least 90% of enrolled days, vs. 79.6% statewide. Enrollment-weighted across the district's schools. Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25.
These figures describe districts and counties, not individual schools, students, or homes. They are official public data and may be self-reported, lag by a year or more, or be underreported. They are context for families, not a safety rating. Sources: U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (2020-21); Pennsylvania Department of Health; Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index (2024-25).
Schools in Cocalico
5 public schools. Open any for grades, enrollment, and attendance.
Middle schools
High schools
Tax bill by municipality
| Municipality | Muni millage | Total millage | Effective rate | Tax on $450,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cocalico Township | 2.08 mills | 27.24 mills | 1.36% | ≈ $6,129/yr |
| East Cocalico Township | 2.363 mills | 27.52 mills | 1.38% | ≈ $6,193/yr |
| Adamstown Borough | 2.454 mills | 27.61 mills | 1.38% | ≈ $6,213/yr |
| Denver Borough | 4.5 mills | 29.66 mills | 1.48% | ≈ $6,674/yr |
Browse homes in Cocalico
Homes for sale in Cocalico
Active listings across the district's towns. Every home here feeds the same schools.
$498,900
4 bd|2.5 ba|2,857 sqft
213 Willow Dr, Denver, PA 17517
Listed by Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
$959,900
4 bd|3.5 ba|3,984 sqft
204 Mustang Trl, Reinholds, PA 17569
Listed by Keller Williams Elite
$600,000
5 bd|3.5 ba|4,484 sqft
615 Blue Lake Rd, Denver, PA 17517
Listed by Hostetter Realty LLC
$795,000
3 bd|2.5 ba|4,939 sqft
4 Rein Dr, Stevens, PA 17578
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Group
$279,900
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,488 sqft
34 Heron Dr, Denver, PA 17517
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
$432,000
4 bd|2.5 ba|2,128 sqft
17 Wild Deer Dr, Stevens, PA 17578
Listed by RE/MAX Pinnacle
$549,000
3 bd|2 ba|2,800 sqft
1580 Girl Scout Rd, Denver, PA 17517
Listed by Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
$499,000
3 bd|2.5 ba|2,240 sqft
16 Jason Ave, Denver, PA 17517
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
$700,000
4 bd|3.5 ba|3,818 sqft
400 Sandy Hill Rd, Denver, PA 17517
Listed by Hostetter Realty LLC
$195,000
3 bd|2 ba|1,232 sqft
146 N Reamstown Rd, Stevens, PA 17578
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
$300,000
3 bd|2 ba|1,110 sqft
465 Wabash Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Common questions
Is Cocalico a good school district?
Cocalico scores 71.3 of 100 on the NookLocal Academic Index, #29 of 112 districts serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, Lancaster, and the Lehigh Valley. Components (official 2025 PDE data): PSSA proficiency 63% (state ~45%), Keystone proficiency 68%, graduation rate 95.5% (state 89.1%). The index measures outcomes, not school effectiveness in isolation.
What are property taxes in Cocalico School District?
The district levies 21.9595 mills (2025-26) on Lancaster County's assessment base, an effective school tax of about 1.10% of market value at the current Common Level Ratio. With county and typical municipal millage, the total runs about 1.38%, roughly $6,203 per year on a $450,000 purchase. Exact bills vary by municipality (1.36%–1.48% across 4) and by the home's actual assessment.
What towns are in Cocalico School District?
NookLocal-covered towns served by Cocalico: Adamstown Borough, Denver Borough, East Cocalico Township, West Cocalico Township. The taxing municipalities are West Cocalico Township, East Cocalico Township, Adamstown Borough, Denver Borough. A specific home's district is shown on every NookLocal listing.
Cocalico vs. Hempfield: how do they compare?
Academically: Cocalico 71.3 vs. Hempfield 71.6 on the Academic Index. On taxes: 1.38% vs. 1.23% of home value per year, about $6,203 vs. $5,543 on a $450,000 purchase. Full comparison on the school district value matrix.
What is the attendance rate in Cocalico School District?
88.4% of Cocalico students are regularly present (enrolled and attending at least 90% of school days) versus 79.6% statewide (Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25).
Does Cocalico support students with IEPs and special needs?
22.6% of students receive special-education services (Pennsylvania average 20.3%), with about 366 students per school counselor and 746 per school psychologist. The Family & student support section above has the full breakdown.
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