Public schools in King of Prussia, PA
7 open public schools with an address in King of Prussia, operated by 3 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
10,727
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
2
2 virtual
An overview of King of Prussia public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in King of Prussia, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,727 students, an average of 1,532 per school. The largest campus is Agora Cyber CS (4,156 students), and the largest elementary school is Gulph EL Sch (440).
Upper Merion Area SD operates the most schools here (5), plus 2 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 11.4:1, lower 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 choice options include 2 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving King of Prussia
Elementary schools in King of Prussia
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caley El Sch Upper Merion Area SD | KG–04 | 372 | 11.4:1 | |
| Candlebrook El Sch Upper Merion Area SD | KG–04 | 313 | 11.4:1 | |
| Gulph EL Sch Upper Merion Area SD | KG–04 | 440 | 10.2:1 |
Middle schools in King of Prussia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Merion Area MS Upper Merion Area SD | 05–08 | 1,348 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in King of Prussia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Merion Area HS Upper Merion Area SD | 09–12 | 1,326 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in King of Prussia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Cyber CS Agora Cyber CS · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 4,156 | 10.8:1 | |
| Pennsylvania Virtual CS Pennsylvania Virtual CS · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 2,772 | 13.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.2%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black24.6%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 King of Prussia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,727 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in King of Prussia
How many public schools are in King of Prussia, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in King of Prussia: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 10,727 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve King of Prussia?
Schools with an address in King of Prussia belong to 3 education agencies, led by Upper Merion Area SD (5 schools), Agora Cyber CS (1 school), Pennsylvania Virtual 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 King of Prussia?
Upper Merion Area HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in King of Prussia, with 1,326 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in King of Prussia?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in King of Prussia are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Agora Cyber CS, Pennsylvania Virtual CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in King of Prussia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across King of Prussia public schools is 11.4:1, lower 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 King of Prussia 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