Public schools in Chambersburg, PA
16 open public schools with an address in Chambersburg, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,774
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Chambersburg public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Chambersburg, PA: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,774 students, an average of 548 per school. The largest campus is Chambersburg Area SHS (2,319 students), and the largest elementary school is Benjamin Chambers El Sch (583).
Chambersburg Area SD operates the most schools here (15), 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 15.9:1, higher 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 choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Chambersburg
Elementary schools in Chambersburg
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 583 | 13.5:1 | |
| Buchanan El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 251 | 16:1 | |
| Falling Spring El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 256 | 16.3:1 | |
| Grandview El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 277 | 17.3:1 | |
| Guilford Hills El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 191 | 10.1:1 | |
| Hamilton Heights El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 553 | 13.2:1 | |
| Marion El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 292 | 15.7:1 | |
| New Franklin El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 206 | 16.4:1 | |
| Scotland El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 460 | 15.2:1 | |
| South Hamilton El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 275 | 18.4:1 | |
| Stevens El Sch Chambersburg Area SD | KG–05 | 305 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Chambersburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area MS - North Chambersburg Area SD | 06–08 | 1,072 | 17.6:1 | |
| Chambersburg Area MS - South Chambersburg Area SD | 06–08 | 1,025 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Chambersburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch Chambersburg Area SD · Magnet | 09–12 | 706 | 21.5:1 | |
| Chambersburg Area SHS Chambersburg Area SD | 09–12 | 2,319 | 17.5:1 | |
| Franklin County Career and Technology Center Franklin County Career and Technology Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 3 | 0.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.8%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black8.8%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Chambersburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,774 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chambersburg
How many public schools are in Chambersburg, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Chambersburg: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 8,774 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chambersburg?
Schools with an address in Chambersburg belong to 2 education agencies, led by Chambersburg Area SD (15 schools), Franklin County Career and Technology Center (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 Chambersburg?
Chambersburg Area SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chambersburg, with 2,319 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chambersburg?
No school with an address in Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chambersburg public schools is 15.9:1, higher 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 Chambersburg 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