Public schools in Lansdale, PA
11 open public schools with an address in Lansdale, 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
8,351
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lansdale public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Lansdale, PA: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,351 students, an average of 759 per school. The largest campus is North Penn SHS (3,165 students), and the largest elementary school is Knapp El Sch (633).
North Penn SD operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Lansdale campus, 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 13.2:1, 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 Lansdale
Elementary schools in Lansdale
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridle Path El Sch North Penn SD | KG–06 | 508 | 14.2:1 | |
| Gwynedd Square El Sch North Penn SD | KG–06 | 610 | 13.2:1 | |
| Inglewood El Sch North Penn SD | KG–06 | 408 | 12.2:1 | |
| Knapp El Sch North Penn SD | KG–06 | 633 | 13.6:1 | |
| Oak Park El Sch North Penn SD | KG–06 | 526 | 13.9:1 | |
| Walton Farm El Sch North Penn SD | KG–06 | 566 | 14.7:1 | |
| Worcester El Sch Methacton SD | KG–04 | 441 | 12.9:1 | |
| York Avenue El Sch North Penn SD | KG–06 | 291 | 11:1 |
Middle schools in Lansdale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penndale MS North Penn SD | 07–09 | 1,171 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Lansdale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Montco Technical Career Center North Montco Technical Career Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 32 | 0.7:1 | |
| North Penn SHS North Penn SD | 10–12 | 3,165 | 14.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.4%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black9.2%
- Asian20.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Lansdale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,351 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lansdale
How many public schools are in Lansdale, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Lansdale: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 8,351 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lansdale?
Schools with an address in Lansdale belong to 3 education agencies, led by North Penn SD (9 schools), Methacton SD (1 school), North Montco Technical Career 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 Lansdale?
North Penn SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lansdale, with 3,165 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lansdale?
No school with an address in Lansdale 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 Lansdale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lansdale public schools is 13.2:1, 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 Lansdale 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