Public schools in Sewickley, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Sewickley, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,198
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Sewickley public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Sewickley, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,198 students, an average of 640 per school. The largest campus is Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS (1,246 students), and the largest elementary school is Franklin El Sch (718).
Quaker Valley SD operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Sewickley 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 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, 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Sewickley
Elementary schools in Sewickley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgeworth El Sch Quaker Valley SD | KG–05 | 412 | 12.5:1 | |
| Franklin El Sch North Allegheny SD · Magnet | KG–05 | 718 | 13.7:1 | |
| Osborne El Sch Quaker Valley SD | KG–05 | 397 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Sewickley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Valley MS Quaker Valley SD | 06–08 | 425 | 9.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sewickley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 1,246 | 12.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.8%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black13.3%
- Asian8.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Sewickley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,198 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sewickley
How many public schools are in Sewickley, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Sewickley: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,198 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sewickley?
Schools with an address in Sewickley belong to 3 education agencies, led by Quaker Valley SD (3 schools), North Allegheny SD (1 school), Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Sewickley?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Sewickley are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sewickley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sewickley 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 Sewickley 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