Public schools in Sinking Spring, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Sinking Spring, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,163
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sinking Spring public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Sinking Spring, PA: 3 elementary, 2 middle. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,163 students, an average of 633 per school. The largest campus is Wilson West MS (780 students), and the largest elementary school is Shiloh Hills El Sch (572).
Every listed school belongs to Wilson 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 12.2:1, 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 districts and agencies serving Sinking Spring
Elementary schools in Sinking Spring
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Terrace El Sch Wilson SD | KG–05 | 553 | 12.2:1 | |
| Green Valley El Sch Wilson SD | KG–05 | 505 | 11.7:1 | |
| Shiloh Hills El Sch Wilson SD | KG–05 | 572 | 12.2:1 |
Middle schools in Sinking Spring
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Southern MS Wilson SD | 06–08 | 753 | 12.1:1 | |
| Wilson West MS Wilson SD | 06–08 | 780 | 12.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.5%
- Hispanic29.2%
- Black6.5%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Sinking Spring schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,163 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sinking Spring
How many public schools are in Sinking Spring, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Sinking Spring: 3 elementary, 2 middle. Together they reported 3,163 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sinking Spring?
All listed public schools with an address in Sinking Spring belong to Wilson SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in Sinking Spring?
No school with an address in Sinking Spring 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 Sinking Spring schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sinking Spring public schools is 12.2:1, 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 Sinking Spring 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