Public schools in Atglen, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Atglen, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,968
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Atglen public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Atglen, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,968 students, an average of 394 per school. The largest campus is Octorara Area JSHS (703 students), and the largest elementary school is Octorara Primary LC (412).
Every listed school belongs to Octorara Area SD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Atglen
Elementary schools in Atglen
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octorara El Sch Octorara Area SD | 03–04 | 270 | 10.4:1 | |
| Octorara Intermediate Sch Octorara Area SD | 03–05 | 279 | 11.2:1 | |
| Octorara Primary LC Octorara Area SD | KG–02 | 412 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Atglen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octorara Area MS Octorara Area SD | 06–08 | 304 | 10.7:1 |
High schools in Atglen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octorara Area JSHS Octorara Area SD | 09–12 | 703 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.7%
- Hispanic23.9%
- Black5.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Atglen schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,968 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Atglen
How many public schools are in Atglen, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Atglen: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,968 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Atglen?
All listed public schools with an address in Atglen belong to Octorara Area SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Atglen?
Octorara Area JSHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Atglen, with 703 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Atglen?
No school with an address in Atglen is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Atglen schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Atglen public schools is 11.2:1, lower than the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Atglen guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities