Public schools in Hanover Township, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Hanover Township, 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
2,204
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hanover Township public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Hanover Township, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,204 students, an average of 441 per school. The largest campus is Hanover Area JSHS (977 students), and the largest elementary school is Lee Park El Sch (322).
Every listed school belongs to Hanover 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 14.8:1, 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 Hanover Township
Elementary schools in Hanover Township
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Green El Sch Hanover Area SD | 01–02 | 318 | 16:1 | |
| Lee Park El Sch Hanover Area SD | 03–04 | 322 | 14.1:1 | |
| Lyndwood El Sch Hanover Area SD | PK–KG | 268 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Hanover Township
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Area Memorial El Sch Hanover Area SD | 05–06 | 319 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Hanover Township
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Area JSHS Hanover Area SD | 07–12 | 977 | 16.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.5%
- Hispanic30.9%
- Black15.2%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Hanover Township schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,204 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hanover Township
How many public schools are in Hanover Township, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Hanover Township: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,204 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hanover Township?
All listed public schools with an address in Hanover Township belong to Hanover 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 Hanover Township?
Hanover Area JSHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hanover Township, with 977 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hanover Township?
No school with an address in Hanover Township 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 Hanover Township schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hanover Township public schools is 14.8:1, 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 Hanover Township 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