Public schools in Monroeville, PA
8 open public schools with an address in Monroeville, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,520
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Monroeville public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Monroeville, PA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,520 students, an average of 440 per school. The largest campus is Gateway SHS (1,152 students), and the largest elementary school is Ramsey El Sch (335).
Gateway SD operates the most schools here (6), 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 12.5:1, 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 choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Monroeville
Elementary schools in Monroeville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El Sch Gateway SD | KG–04 | 292 | 10.8:1 | |
| Evergreen El Sch Gateway SD | KG–04 | 317 | 13.2:1 | |
| Ramsey El Sch Gateway SD | KG–04 | 335 | 12.5:1 | |
| University Park El Sch Gateway SD | PK–04 | 328 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Monroeville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway MS Gateway SD | 05–08 | 1,017 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Monroeville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes Road Career and Technology Center Forbes Road Career and Technology Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 19 | 0.7:1 | |
| Gateway SHS Gateway SD | 09–12 | 1,152 | 14.7:1 | |
| Spectrum CS Spectrum CS · Charter | 07–12 | 60 | 7.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.4%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black30.8%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Monroeville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,520 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monroeville
How many public schools are in Monroeville, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Monroeville: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,520 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Monroeville?
Schools with an address in Monroeville belong to 3 education agencies, led by Gateway SD (6 schools), Forbes Road Career and Technology Center (1 school), Spectrum 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 Monroeville?
Gateway SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monroeville, with 1,152 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monroeville?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Monroeville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Spectrum CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monroeville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monroeville public schools is 12.5:1, 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 Monroeville 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