Public schools in Coatesville, PA
6 open public schools with an address in Coatesville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,595
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Coatesville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Coatesville, PA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,595 students, an average of 599 per school. The largest campus is Coatesville Area SHS (1,366 students), and the largest elementary school is Rainbow El Sch (684).
Every listed school belongs to Coatesville 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 13.2:1, 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 Coatesville
Elementary schools in Coatesville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway El Sch Coatesville Area SD | KG–05 | 466 | 13:1 | |
| Rainbow El Sch Coatesville Area SD | KG–05 | 684 | 13.3:1 | |
| Reeceville El Sch Coatesville Area SD | KG–05 | 384 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in Coatesville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brandywine MS Coatesville Area SD | 06–08 | 274 | 9.8:1 | |
| Scott MS Coatesville Area SD | 06–08 | 421 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Coatesville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville Area SHS Coatesville Area SD | 11–12 | 1,366 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.1%
- Hispanic25.4%
- Black26.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Coatesville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,595 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Coatesville
How many public schools are in Coatesville, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Coatesville: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,595 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Coatesville?
All listed public schools with an address in Coatesville belong to Coatesville 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 Coatesville?
Coatesville Area SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Coatesville, with 1,366 students in 2024–25 (grades 11–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Coatesville?
No school with an address in Coatesville 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 Coatesville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Coatesville public schools is 13.2:1, 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 Coatesville 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