Public schools in Gettysburg, PA
7 open public schools with an address in Gettysburg, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,979
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Gettysburg public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Gettysburg, PA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,979 students, an average of 426 per school. The largest campus is Gettysburg Area HS (1,069 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln El Sch (393).
Gettysburg Area SD operates the most schools here (4), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Gettysburg
Elementary schools in Gettysburg
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Montessori CS Gettysburg Montessori CS · Charter | KG–06 | 281 | 13.7:1 | |
| James Gettys El Sch Gettysburg Area SD | KG–05 | 334 | 12.3:1 | |
| Lincoln El Sch Gettysburg Area SD | KG–05 | 393 | 13.8:1 | |
| Vida CS Vida CS · Charter | KG–06 | 251 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Gettysburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Area MS Gettysburg Area SD | 06–08 | 646 | 12:1 |
High schools in Gettysburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County Technical Institute Adams County Technical Institute · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 5 | 0.6:1 | |
| Gettysburg Area HS Gettysburg Area SD | 09–12 | 1,069 | 14.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.2%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Gettysburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,979 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gettysburg
How many public schools are in Gettysburg, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Gettysburg: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,979 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gettysburg?
Schools with an address in Gettysburg belong to 4 education agencies, led by Gettysburg Area SD (4 schools), Adams County Technical Institute (1 school), Gettysburg Montessori 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 Gettysburg?
Gettysburg Area HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gettysburg, with 1,069 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gettysburg?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in Gettysburg are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Gettysburg Montessori CS, Vida CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gettysburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg 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