Public schools in Bensalem, PA
10 open public schools with an address in Bensalem, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,746
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Bensalem public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Bensalem, PA: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,746 students, an average of 775 per school. The largest campus is Bensalem Twp HS (2,151 students), and the largest elementary school is Valley El Sch (588).
Bensalem Township SD operates the most schools here (9), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 13.3:1, similar to 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 choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Bensalem
Elementary schools in Bensalem
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Hills El Sch Bensalem Township SD | KG–06 | 580 | 14.6:1 | |
| Benjamin Rush El Sch Bensalem Township SD | KG–06 | 446 | 13.6:1 | |
| Cornwells El Sch Bensalem Township SD | KG–06 | 556 | 17.3:1 | |
| Russell C Struble El Sch Bensalem Township SD | KG–06 | 496 | 12.1:1 | |
| Samuel K Faust El Sch Bensalem Township SD | KG–06 | 546 | 12.7:1 | |
| Valley El Sch Bensalem Township SD | KG–06 | 588 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Bensalem
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecelia Snyder MS Bensalem Township SD | 07–08 | 453 | 12:1 | |
| Robert K Shafer MS Bensalem Township SD | 07–08 | 552 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Bensalem
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Twp HS Bensalem Township SD | 09–12 | 2,151 | 14.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bensalem
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Lane CS School Lane CS · Charter | KG–12 | 1,378 | 13:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.9%
- Hispanic20.5%
- Black12.7%
- Asian17.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Bensalem schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,746 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bensalem
How many public schools are in Bensalem, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Bensalem: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,746 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bensalem?
Schools with an address in Bensalem belong to 2 education agencies, led by Bensalem Township SD (9 schools), School Lane CS (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bensalem?
Bensalem Twp HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bensalem, with 2,151 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bensalem?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Bensalem are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including School Lane CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bensalem schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bensalem public schools is 13.3:1, similar to 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 Bensalem 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