The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Science. The lowest is 59% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Kissel Hill El Sch
Kissel Hill Elementary serves grades pre-K through 6 in Lititz, a historic Moravian-founded borough in northern Lancaster County with a distinctive walkable downtown of independently owned shops, restaurants and tourism landmarks like the Wilbur Chocolate Company and Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery. The school sits in an actively developing area where new residential neighborhoods and mixed-use projects are expanding around a compact historic core, and trails now connect the school campus to downtown and beyond.
The school's enrollment is small to moderate for its grade band, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller populations of Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, and Black students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the size and support of those populations.
On state assessments administered in 2024-25, Kissel Hill's proficiency in English language arts was near or slightly above the midpoint among Lancaster County's elementary schools. In math, proficiency was noticeably below the county median, suggesting that students are more solidly on track in reading and writing than in computational and problem-solving skills. The school's science proficiency, measured most recently in 2022-23, was strong and well above the county median. Overall, the school's proficiency index across all tested subjects places it in the top quartile among county schools, a meaningful strength, though the math result warrants conversation with the school about what support looks like and how grade-level teaching is organized.
Warwick School District, the parent district, has held property-tax increases to modest annual increments, keeping the district among the lowest-taxed in the county. The board recently approved curriculum updates in art, physical education and science for elementary grades and has exited state improvement status based on gains by students with disabilities. These moves signal a district moving forward on standards rather than in crisis, though state testing data is reported only for grades 3 and above, so Kissel Hill's pre-K and early primary instruction is not reflected in these figures.
The location itself offers assets. Lititz Springs Park, a seven-acre civic anchor with playgrounds, trails and a farmers' market, sits within walkable distance. The Lititz-Warwick Trailway, a paved former rail bed, connects schools to neighborhoods and downtown. The area has no fixed-route public transit, so families rely on personal vehicles or walking and biking via the trail network. New housing developments and mixed-use projects are underway nearby, making this a place where families are actively choosing to live and build.
For families prioritizing a small elementary school in a community with visible growth and walkable downtown access, with reading and science at solid levels and a modest tax footprint, Kissel Hill fits a particular profile. The math performance is a point to investigate further with the school before enrollment.
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