Public schools in Williamsport, PA
8 open public schools with an address in Williamsport, operated by 2 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
5,118
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Williamsport public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Williamsport, PA: 2 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,118 students, an average of 640 per school. The largest campus is Williamsport Area SHS (1,462 students), and the largest elementary school is Jackson Primary Sch (555).
Williamsport Area SD operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Williamsport campus. 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 13.5:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Williamsport
Elementary schools in Williamsport
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochran Primary Sch Williamsport Area SD | KG–03 | 538 | 13.3:1 | |
| Jackson Primary Sch Williamsport Area SD | KG–03 | 555 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Williamsport
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Intrmd Sch Williamsport Area SD | 04–06 | 525 | 11.5:1 | |
| Loyalsock Twp MS Loyalsock Township SD | 06–08 | 353 | 13.6:1 | |
| Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch Williamsport Area SD | 04–06 | 543 | 12.5:1 | |
| Williamsport Area MS Williamsport Area SD | 07–08 | 706 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Williamsport
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalsock Twp SHS Loyalsock Township SD | 09–12 | 436 | 14.1:1 | |
| Williamsport Area SHS Williamsport Area SD | 09–12 | 1,462 | 14.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.7%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black16.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial16.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Williamsport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,118 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Williamsport
How many public schools are in Williamsport, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Williamsport: 2 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,118 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Williamsport?
Schools with an address in Williamsport belong to 2 education agencies, led by Williamsport Area SD (6 schools), Loyalsock Township SD (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Williamsport?
Williamsport Area SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Williamsport, with 1,462 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Williamsport?
No school with an address in Williamsport 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 Williamsport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Williamsport public schools is 13.5:1, 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 Williamsport 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