Public schools in Bethel Park, PA
7 open public schools with an address in Bethel Park, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,648
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bethel Park public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Bethel Park, PA: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,648 students, an average of 521 per school. The largest campus is Bethel Park HS (1,244 students), and the largest elementary school is Bethel Memorial El Sch (342).
Every listed school belongs to Bethel Park 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 13.6:1, 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 districts and agencies serving Bethel Park
Elementary schools in Bethel Park
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin El Sch Bethel Park SD | KG–04 | 338 | 14.6:1 | |
| Bethel Memorial El Sch Bethel Park SD | KG–04 | 342 | 13.8:1 | |
| George Washington El Sch Bethel Park SD | KG–04 | 313 | 13.7:1 | |
| William Penn El Sch Bethel Park SD | KG–04 | 212 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Bethel Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence MS Bethel Park SD | 07–08 | 602 | 11.1:1 | |
| Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS Bethel Park SD | 05–06 | 597 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in Bethel Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Park HS Bethel Park SD | 09–12 | 1,244 | 13.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.2%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black2.6%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Bethel Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,648 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bethel Park
How many public schools are in Bethel Park, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Bethel Park: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,648 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bethel Park?
All listed public schools with an address in Bethel Park belong to Bethel Park 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 Bethel Park?
Bethel Park HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bethel Park, with 1,244 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bethel Park?
No school with an address in Bethel Park 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 Bethel Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bethel Park public schools is 13.6:1, 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 Bethel Park 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.
Nearby Pennsylvania cities
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