Hanover Public School District

403 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331-1541
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hanover Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,926 students in Hanover Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hanover Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,926 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hanover Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#294 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
38%
59%
55%
64%
57%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.60
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
16%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
62%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,614 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,249 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,614
$23,724
Spending / Student
$18,249
$23,146

Best Hanover Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 East Hanover Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Randolph St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Moul Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Hanover Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: 8-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Hanover Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Keagy Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: 5-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hanover Public School District?
Hanover Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,926 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Public School District?
Hanover Public School District is ranked #291 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Public School District?
62% of Hanover Public School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Public School District?
Hanover Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Hanover Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,249 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,926 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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