$275,000
4 bd|1.5 ba|2,531 sqft
781 Bellevue Ave, Gap, PA 17527
Listed by Barr Realty Inc.
Lancaster County
Pequea Valley School District
55.5
Academic Index · #84 of 112
Academic outcomes (2024-25)
% proficient or advanced, official PDE district files. Marigold tick = state average.
PSSA English (gr. 3-8)48.2%PA 48.5%
PSSA Math (gr. 3-8)39.6%PA 41.7%
Keystone Algebra I40.2%PA 44.3%
Keystone Literature52.8%PA 62.1%
Keystone Biology48.4%PA 49.4%
4-year graduation rate95.5%PA 89.1%
The true tax picture
- School millage (2025-26)
- 16.786 mills
- Effective school tax (of market value)
- 0.84%/yr
- Typical total (county + muni + school)
- 1.02%/yr
- On a $450,000 purchase
- ≈ $4,568/yr
- Median asking (17 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
- 25.4%PA avg 20.3%
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1PA avg 13.9:1
- Students per school counselor
- 283:1PA avg 352:1 · recommended 250:1
- Students per school psychologist
- 708:1PA 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
88.2%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 Pequea Valley
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Township | 0 mills | 19.99 mills | 1.00% | ≈ $4,497/yr |
| Leacock Township | 0.3168 mills | 20.30 mills | 1.02% | ≈ $4,568/yr |
| Paradise Township | 1.1082 mills | 21.10 mills | 1.05% | ≈ $4,746/yr |
Browse homes in Pequea Valley
Homes for sale in Pequea Valley
Active listings across the district's towns. Every home here feeds the same schools.
$425,000
4 bd|2.5 ba|3,034 sqft
5325-L Hammond Rd, New Holland, PA 17557
Listed by William Penn Real Estate Assoc
$200,000
5 bd|2.5 ba|1,968 sqft
3143 Lincoln Hwy E, Paradise, PA 17562
Listed by Cavalry Realty LLC
$134,900
3 bd|2 ba|1,001 sqft
716 Hillside Drive, Gap, PA 17527
Listed by RE/MAX Action Associates
$120,000
3 bd|2 ba|1,152 sqft
790 Dogwood Ln, Gap, PA 17527
Listed by RE/MAX Action Associates
$659,000
3 bd|3 ba|3,714 sqft
57 Pleasant Rd, Gordonville, PA 17529
Listed by Hostetter Realty LLC
$300,000
4 bd|1 ba|1,932 sqft
481 Meetinghouse Rd, Gap, PA 17527
Listed by Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
$175,000
6 bd|2 ba|2,832 sqft
14 N Kinzer Rd, Kinzers, PA 17535
Listed by William Penn Real Estate Assoc
$519,900
4 bd|2.5 ba|1,750 sqft
5785 Burkey Rd, Gap, PA 17527
Listed by Barr Realty Inc.
$799,900
4 bd|2.5 ba|2,410 sqft
509 Buchland Rd, Narvon, PA 17555
Listed by RE/MAX Centre Realtors
$799,000
4 bd|3.5 ba|2,944 sqft
3308 Lincoln Hwy E, Paradise, PA 17562
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
$98,500
3 bd|2 ba|1,232 sqft
764 Willow Ln, Gap, PA 17527
Listed by Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc.
Common questions
Is Pequea Valley a good school district?
Pequea Valley scores 55.5 of 100 on the NookLocal Academic Index, #84 of 112 districts serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, Lancaster, and the Lehigh Valley. Components (official 2025 PDE data): PSSA proficiency 44% (state ~45%), Keystone proficiency 47%, graduation rate 95.5% (state 89.1%). The index measures outcomes, not school effectiveness in isolation.
What are property taxes in Pequea Valley School District?
The district levies 16.786 mills (2025-26) on Lancaster County's assessment base, an effective school tax of about 0.84% of market value at the current Common Level Ratio. With county and typical municipal millage, the total runs about 1.02%, roughly $4,568 per year on a $450,000 purchase. Exact bills vary by municipality (1.00%–1.05% across 3) and by the home's actual assessment.
What towns are in Pequea Valley School District?
NookLocal-covered towns served by Pequea Valley: Leacock Township, Paradise Township, Salisbury Township. The taxing municipalities are Salisbury Township, Leacock Township, Paradise Township. A specific home's district is shown on every NookLocal listing.
Pequea Valley vs. Donegal: how do they compare?
Academically: Pequea Valley 55.5 vs. Donegal 57.5 on the Academic Index. On taxes: 1.02% vs. 1.44% of home value per year, about $4,568 vs. $6,463 on a $450,000 purchase. Full comparison on the school district value matrix.
What is the attendance rate in Pequea Valley School District?
88.2% of Pequea 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 Pequea Valley support students with IEPs and special needs?
25.4% of students receive special-education services (Pennsylvania average 20.3%), with about 283 students per school counselor and 708 per school psychologist. The Family & student support section above has the full breakdown.
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