Public schools in Red Lion, PA
6 open public schools with an address in Red Lion, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,898
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Red Lion public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Red Lion, PA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,898 students, an average of 650 per school. The largest campus is Red Lion Area SHS (1,363 students), and the largest elementary school is Larry J. Macaluso El Sch (631).
Every listed school belongs to Red Lion Area SD. 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 12.9:1, 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 Red Lion
Elementary schools in Red Lion
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry J. Macaluso El Sch Red Lion Area SD | KG–06 | 631 | 13.2:1 | |
| Mazie Gable El Sch Red Lion Area SD | KG–06 | 481 | 13:1 | |
| N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch Red Lion Area SD | KG–06 | 240 | 12.2:1 | |
| Pleasant View El Sch Red Lion Area SD | KG–06 | 436 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Red Lion
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Area JHS Red Lion Area SD | 07–08 | 747 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in Red Lion
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Area SHS Red Lion Area SD | 09–12 | 1,363 | 12.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.6%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black5.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Red Lion schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,898 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Red Lion
How many public schools are in Red Lion, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Red Lion: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,898 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Red Lion?
All listed public schools with an address in Red Lion belong to Red Lion Area SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Red Lion?
Red Lion Area SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Red Lion, with 1,363 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Red Lion?
No school with an address in Red Lion 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 Red Lion schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Red Lion public schools is 12.9:1, 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 Red Lion 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