Abstract:On December 18th ,2023, a Ms6.2 earthquake struck Jishishan County, Gansu Province. Field investigation was conducted immediately by part of authors to evaluate the damage of 15 frame structures and 24 masonry structures from 9 schools and 4 teaching points located in varying seismic intensity zones. The investigation showed that the 12 severely damaged buildings were single-story masonry structures with wood-and-steel composite trusses. Most of frames exhibited minor damage, except that a few frame structures suffered moderate damage. Additionally, despite the relative integrity of structural components in some school buildings, non-structural components and ancillary structures exhibited significant seismic damage, threatening the safety and smooth evacuation of students and teachers. The study identified seismic damage patterns within educational facilities, and summarized the potential safety hazards in evacuation routes, including "rooms," "corridors," "staircases," and "outdoor" spaces. Consequently, reinforced measures are recommended for the non-structural components, equipment, and ancillary structures in campus to achieve improved safety and faster evacuation of students and teachers.