Public schools in Indiana, PA
6 open public schools with an address in Indiana, 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
2,627
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Indiana public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Indiana, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,627 students, an average of 438 per school. The largest campus is Indiana Area SHS (913 students), and the largest elementary school is East Pike El Sch (445).
Indiana Area SD operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 13.1:1, 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 Indiana
Elementary schools in Indiana
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin El Sch Indiana Area SD | PK–03 | 414 | 13.1:1 | |
| East Pike El Sch Indiana Area SD | PK–03 | 445 | 13.1:1 | |
| Eisenhower El Sch Indiana Area SD | 04–05 | 213 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Indiana
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Area JHS Indiana Area SD | 06–08 | 628 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Indiana
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Area SHS Indiana Area SD | 09–12 | 913 | 17.2:1 | |
| Indiana County Technology Center Indiana County Technology Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 14 | 0.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.1%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black5.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Indiana schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,627 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Indiana
How many public schools are in Indiana, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Indiana: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,627 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Indiana?
Schools with an address in Indiana belong to 2 education agencies, led by Indiana Area SD (5 schools), Indiana County Technology Center (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 Indiana?
Indiana Area SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Indiana, with 913 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Indiana?
No school with an address in Indiana 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 Indiana schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Indiana public schools is 13.1:1, 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 Indiana 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.
Nearby Pennsylvania cities
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