Public schools in Phoenixville, PA
9 open public schools with an address in Phoenixville, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,244
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Phoenixville public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Phoenixville, PA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,244 students, an average of 656 per school. The largest campus is Renaissance Academy Charter School (1,199 students), and the largest elementary school is Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr (613).
Phoenixville Area SD operates the most schools here (7), 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 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, 2 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 Phoenixville
Elementary schools in Phoenixville
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkley El Sch Phoenixville Area SD | 02–06 | 281 | 9.8:1 | |
| Hares Hill El Sch Phoenixville Area SD | 02–06 | — | — | |
| Manavon El Sch Phoenixville Area SD | 02–06 | 497 | 11.2:1 | |
| Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr Phoenixville Area SD | KG–01 | 613 | 13.3:1 | |
| Schuylkill El Sch Phoenixville Area SD | 02–06 | 418 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Phoenixville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenixville Area MS Phoenixville Area SD | 07–08 | 963 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Phoenixville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Technical College HS - Pickering Campus Chester County Technical College High School · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 79 | 3:1 | |
| Phoenixville Area HS Phoenixville Area SD | 09–12 | 1,194 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Phoenixville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Academy Charter School Renaissance Academy CS · Charter | KG–12 | 1,199 | 11.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.7%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black10.8%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Phoenixville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,244 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Phoenixville
How many public schools are in Phoenixville, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Phoenixville: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,244 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Phoenixville?
Schools with an address in Phoenixville belong to 3 education agencies, led by Phoenixville Area SD (7 schools), Chester County Technical College High School (1 school), Renaissance Academy 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 Phoenixville?
Phoenixville Area HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Phoenixville, with 1,194 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Phoenixville?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Phoenixville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Renaissance Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Phoenixville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Phoenixville 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 Phoenixville 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