$350,000
3 bd|2.5 ba|1,515 sqft
18 Meadow View Dr, Leola, PA 17540
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Lancaster County
Conestoga Valley School District
60.7
Academic Index · #64 of 112
Academic outcomes (2024-25)
% proficient or advanced, official PDE district files. Marigold tick = state average.
PSSA English (gr. 3-8)49.4%PA 48.5%
PSSA Math (gr. 3-8)46.2%PA 41.7%
Keystone Algebra I50.8%PA 44.3%
Keystone Literature69.0%PA 62.1%
Keystone Biology49.5%PA 49.4%
4-year graduation rate95.1%PA 89.1%
The true tax picture
- School millage (2025-26)
- 16.1955 mills
- Effective school tax (of market value)
- 0.81%/yr
- Typical total (county + muni + school)
- 1.07%/yr
- On a $450,000 purchase
- ≈ $4,814/yr
- Median asking (21 active)
- $300,000
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
- 19.6%PA avg 20.3%
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1PA avg 13.9:1
- Students per school counselor
- 400:1PA avg 352:1 · recommended 250:1
- Students per school psychologist
- 802:1PA 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
84.9%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 Conestoga Valley
6 public schools. Open any for grades, enrollment, and attendance.
Elementary schools
Middle schools
High schools
Tax bill by municipality
| Municipality | Muni millage | Total millage | Effective rate | Tax on $450,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Earl Township | 1.779 mills | 21.18 mills | 1.06% | ≈ $4,764/yr |
| Upper Leacock Township | 2 mills | 21.40 mills | 1.07% | ≈ $4,814/yr |
| East Lampeter Township | 2.2605 mills | 21.66 mills | 1.08% | ≈ $4,873/yr |
Browse homes in Conestoga Valley
Homes for sale in Conestoga Valley
Active listings across the district's towns. Every home here feeds the same schools.
$339,900
4 bd|2 ba|1,344 sqft
148 Crest Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
$395,900
4 bd|2.5 ba|1,619 sqft
57 Melvin Dr, Leola, PA 17540
Listed by RE/MAX Evolved
$250,000
2 bd|2 ba|1,361 sqft
71 Black Oak Dr #71, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by Concord House Real Estate
$209,900
2 bd|1 ba|768 sqft
1811 Woodland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
$389,900
3 bd|2 ba|1,846 sqft
4 Pleasant Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
$275,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,980 sqft
38 Battens Cir, Leola, PA 17540
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
$455,000
4 bd|2.5 ba|2,448 sqft
2043 Stonecrest Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC
$175,000
3 bd|1 ba|2,328 sqft
2136 Hobson Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
$450,000
4 bd|2 ba|3,024 sqft
346 Lynwood Rd, Bird In Hand, PA 17505
Listed by Manor West Realty
$495,000
4 bd|2 ba|3,766 sqft
74 N Church St Sw, Ephrata, PA 17522
Listed by Manor West Realty
$400,000
3 bd|2.5 ba|1,392 sqft
324 Southview Dr, Ephrata, PA 17522
Listed by RE/MAX Pinnacle
Common questions
Is Conestoga Valley a good school district?
Conestoga Valley scores 60.7 of 100 on the NookLocal Academic Index, #64 of 112 districts serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, Lancaster, and the Lehigh Valley. Components (official 2025 PDE data): PSSA proficiency 48% (state ~45%), Keystone proficiency 56%, graduation rate 95.1% (state 89.1%). The index measures outcomes, not school effectiveness in isolation.
What are property taxes in Conestoga Valley School District?
The district levies 16.1955 mills (2025-26) on Lancaster County's assessment base, an effective school tax of about 0.81% of market value at the current Common Level Ratio. With county and typical municipal millage, the total runs about 1.07%, roughly $4,814 per year on a $450,000 purchase. Exact bills vary by municipality (1.06%–1.08% across 3) and by the home's actual assessment.
What towns are in Conestoga Valley School District?
NookLocal-covered towns served by Conestoga Valley: East Lampeter Township, Upper Leacock Township, West Earl Township. The taxing municipalities are West Earl Township, Upper Leacock Township, East Lampeter Township. A specific home's district is shown on every NookLocal listing.
Conestoga Valley vs. Eastern Lancaster County: how do they compare?
Academically: Conestoga Valley 60.7 vs. Eastern Lancaster County 59.6 on the Academic Index. On taxes: 1.07% vs. 0.94% of home value per year, about $4,814 vs. $4,212 on a $450,000 purchase. Full comparison on the school district value matrix.
What is the attendance rate in Conestoga Valley School District?
84.9% of Conestoga Valley students are regularly present (enrolled and attending at least 90% of school days) versus 79.6% statewide (Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25).
Does Conestoga Valley support students with IEPs and special needs?
19.6% of students receive special-education services (Pennsylvania average 20.3%), with about 400 students per school counselor and 802 per school psychologist. The Family & student support section above has the full breakdown.
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