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10 schools in Carlisle

Pennsylvania · Public K-12

Carlisle sits inside Pennsylvania with 10 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 5,291, and a mix of 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Carlisle

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,291
+106 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 71%
% Hispanic
12%
was 9%
% Black
13%
was 10%
% Asian
8%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bellaire El SchElementaryKG-05407
Carlisle Area HSHigh09-121,559
Crestview El SchElementaryKG-05541
Hamilton El SchElementaryKG-05388
Lamberton MSMiddle06-08583
Letort El SchElementaryKG-05225
Middlesex El SchElementaryKG-05419
Mooreland El SchElementaryKG-05372
North Dickinson El SchElementaryKG-05193
Wilson MSMiddle06-08604

About Carlisle

Public education in Carlisle, Pennsylvania runs across 10 schools that enrolls roughly 5,291 students. By footprint, Carlisle sits in the mid-sized bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Carlisle has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,185 students to 5,291. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 71% to 58%.

On this page, the community for Carlisle discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Carlisle?
Carlisle, Pennsylvania has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,291 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Carlisle?
Carlisle has 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Carlisle?
Carlisle Area HS is the largest public school in Carlisle by enrollment, with approximately 1,559 students.
What school districts serve Carlisle?
Carlisle is served by 2 public school districts, including Carlisle Area SD, Cumberland Valley SD.
What grade levels do public schools in Carlisle cover?
Public schools in Carlisle serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.