Public schools in Hanover, PA
11 open public schools with an address in Hanover, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,523
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hanover public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Hanover, PA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,523 students, an average of 593 per school. The largest campus is South Western SHS (1,380 students), and the largest elementary school is Baresville El Sch (586).
Hanover Public SD operates the most schools here (5), and 3 regular districts have at least one Hanover campus. 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 14.2:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Hanover
Elementary schools in Hanover
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baresville El Sch South Western SD | KG–05 | 586 | 14.8:1 | |
| Clearview El Sch Hanover Public SD | KG–04 | 230 | 11.2:1 | |
| Conewago Twp El Sch Conewago Valley SD | KG–03 | 475 | 12.5:1 | |
| Hanover Street El Sch Hanover Public SD | KG–04 | 269 | 13.2:1 | |
| Park Hills El Sch South Western SD | KG–05 | 572 | 15.2:1 | |
| Washington El Sch Hanover Public SD | KG–04 | 213 | 11.8:1 | |
| West Manheim El Sch South Western SD | KG–05 | 538 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Hanover
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory H Markle MS South Western SD | 06–08 | 1,046 | 14.2:1 | |
| Hanover MS Hanover Public SD | 05–08 | 636 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Hanover
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover SHS Hanover Public SD | 09–12 | 578 | 14.7:1 | |
| South Western SHS South Western SD | 09–12 | 1,380 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.9%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black5.9%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Hanover schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,523 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hanover
How many public schools are in Hanover, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Hanover: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 6,523 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hanover?
Schools with an address in Hanover belong to 3 education agencies, led by Hanover Public SD (5 schools), South Western SD (5 schools), Conewago Valley SD (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 Hanover?
South Western SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hanover, with 1,380 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hanover?
No school with an address in Hanover 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 schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hanover public schools is 14.2:1, 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 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