Adams County Public Schools
Adams County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
26
public schools
Total Enrollment
13,092
students
School Districts
9
districts
How to use the Adams County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Adams County has 9 district entries. Conewago Valley SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Gettysburg has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
26
in Adams County
Reported Enrollment
13,092
26 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
2
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Adams County
Conewago Valley SD
Gettysburg Area SD
Littlestown Area SD
Bermudian Springs SD
Upper Adams SD
Fairfield Area SD
Gettysburg Montessori CS
Vida CS
Adams County Technical Institute
26 Public Schools in Adams County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 26 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Oxford SHS | Profile | Conewago Valley SD | New Oxford, 17350Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,249 |
| Gettysburg Area HS | Profile | Gettysburg Area SD | Gettysburg, 17325Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,024 |
| Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch | Listed only | Conewago Valley SD | New Oxford, 17350Suburb: Small | 4–6 | Middle | 850 |
| Alloway Creek El Sch | Listed only | Littlestown Area SD | Littlestown, 17340Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 790 |
| Gettysburg Area MS | Listed only | Gettysburg Area SD | Gettysburg, 17325City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 682 |
| Bermudian Springs El Sch | Listed only | Bermudian Springs SD | York Springs, 17372Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 612 |
| New Oxford MS | Listed only | Conewago Valley SD | New Oxford, 17350Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 601 |
| Bermudian Springs HS | Listed only | Bermudian Springs SD | York Springs, 17372Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 591 |
| New Oxford El Sch | Listed only | Conewago Valley SD | New Oxford, 17350Suburb: Small | KG–3 | Primary | 563 |
| Littlestown SHS | Listed only | Littlestown Area SD | Littlestown, 17340Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 551 |
| Bermudian Springs MS | Listed only | Bermudian Springs SD | York Springs, 17372Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 548 |
| Biglerville HS | Listed only | Upper Adams SD | Biglerville, 17307Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 529 |
| Conewago Twp El Sch | Listed only | Conewago Valley SD | Hanover, 17331Suburb: Small | KG–3 | Primary | 481 |
| Biglerville El Sch | Listed only | Upper Adams SD | Biglerville, 17307Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 435 |
| Maple Avenue MS | Listed only | Littlestown Area SD | Littlestown, 17340Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 415 |
| Lincoln El Sch | Listed only | Gettysburg Area SD | Gettysburg, 17325City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 372 |
| Franklin Twp El Sch | Listed only | Gettysburg Area SD | Cashtown, 17310Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 369 |
| Fairfield Area El Sch | Listed only | Fairfield Area SD | Fairfield, 17320Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 364 |
| Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch | Listed only | Upper Adams SD | Arendtsville, 17303Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 354 |
| James Gettys El Sch | Listed only | Gettysburg Area SD | Gettysburg, 17325Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 331 |
New Oxford SHS
Conewago Valley SD
New Oxford, 17350 / Suburb: Small
Gettysburg Area HS
Gettysburg Area SD
Gettysburg, 17325 / Rural: Fringe
Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch
Conewago Valley SD
New Oxford, 17350 / Suburb: Small
Alloway Creek El Sch
Littlestown Area SD
Littlestown, 17340 / Town: Fringe
Gettysburg Area MS
Gettysburg Area SD
Gettysburg, 17325 / City: Small
Bermudian Springs El Sch
Bermudian Springs SD
York Springs, 17372 / Rural: Fringe
New Oxford MS
Conewago Valley SD
New Oxford, 17350 / Suburb: Small
Bermudian Springs HS
Bermudian Springs SD
York Springs, 17372 / Rural: Fringe
New Oxford El Sch
Conewago Valley SD
New Oxford, 17350 / Suburb: Small
Littlestown SHS
Littlestown Area SD
Littlestown, 17340 / Town: Fringe
Bermudian Springs MS
Bermudian Springs SD
York Springs, 17372 / Rural: Fringe
Biglerville HS
Upper Adams SD
Biglerville, 17307 / Rural: Fringe
Conewago Twp El Sch
Conewago Valley SD
Hanover, 17331 / Suburb: Small
Biglerville El Sch
Upper Adams SD
Biglerville, 17307 / Rural: Fringe
Maple Avenue MS
Littlestown Area SD
Littlestown, 17340 / Town: Fringe
Lincoln El Sch
Gettysburg Area SD
Gettysburg, 17325 / City: Small
Franklin Twp El Sch
Gettysburg Area SD
Cashtown, 17310 / Rural: Distant
Fairfield Area El Sch
Fairfield Area SD
Fairfield, 17320 / Rural: Fringe
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
Upper Adams SD
Arendtsville, 17303 / Rural: Fringe
James Gettys El Sch
Gettysburg Area SD
Gettysburg, 17325 / Rural: Fringe
Adams County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Adams County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Adams County public school directory?
The directory lists 26 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Adams County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Adams County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Adams County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Adams County?
Start with the 9 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Adams County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.