Public schools in Dillsburg, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Dillsburg, 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
2,965
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Dillsburg public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Dillsburg, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,965 students, an average of 593 per school. The largest campus is Northern HS (982 students), and the largest elementary school is Dillsburg El Sch (440).
Every listed school belongs to Northern York County 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 13.8:1, 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 districts and agencies serving Dillsburg
Elementary schools in Dillsburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillsburg El Sch Northern York County SD | KG–05 | 440 | 13.8:1 | |
| Northern El Sch Northern York County SD | KG–05 | 397 | 13.4:1 | |
| South Mountain El Sch Northern York County SD | KG–05 | 389 | 12.2:1 |
Middle schools in Dillsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern MS Northern York County SD | 06–08 | 757 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Dillsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern HS Northern York County SD | 09–12 | 982 | 15.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Dillsburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,965 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dillsburg
How many public schools are in Dillsburg, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Dillsburg: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,965 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dillsburg?
All listed public schools with an address in Dillsburg belong to Northern York County 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 Dillsburg?
Northern HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dillsburg, with 982 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dillsburg?
No school with an address in Dillsburg 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 Dillsburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dillsburg public schools is 13.8:1, 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 Dillsburg 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