Public schools in Hershey, PA
6 open public schools with an address in Hershey, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,489
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hershey public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Hershey, PA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,489 students, an average of 582 per school. The largest campus is Hershey HS (1,050 students), and the largest elementary school is Hershey Intrmd El Sch (479).
Derry Township SD operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Hershey 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 12.6:1, 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 Hershey
Elementary schools in Hershey
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey Early Childhood Ctr Derry Township SD | KG–01 | 420 | 11.7:1 | |
| Hershey Intrmd El Sch Derry Township SD | 04–05 | 479 | 12.8:1 | |
| Hershey Primary El Sch Derry Township SD | 02–03 | 427 | 14:1 | |
| South Hanover El Sch Lower Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 371 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Hershey
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey MS Derry Township SD | 06–08 | 742 | 11.5:1 |
High schools in Hershey
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey HS Derry Township SD | 09–12 | 1,050 | 12.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.5%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black5.8%
- Asian13.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Hershey schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,489 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hershey
How many public schools are in Hershey, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Hershey: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,489 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hershey?
Schools with an address in Hershey belong to 2 education agencies, led by Derry Township SD (5 schools), Lower Dauphin 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 Hershey?
Hershey HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hershey, with 1,050 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hershey?
No school with an address in Hershey 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 Hershey schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hershey public schools is 12.6:1, 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 Hershey 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