Best High Schools in 19053, PA

High schools
3
Students
6,993
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
65%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 19053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Council Rock Hs South

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students

2. Neshaminy Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Neshaminy Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2933 Students

3. Bensalem Twp Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2120 Students

Best Middle Schools in 19053, PA

Middle schools
4
Students
3,743
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 19053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Holland Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 919 Students

2. Maple Point Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Neshaminy Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1251 Students

3. Poquessing Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Neshaminy Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 961 Students

4. Robert K Shafer Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 612 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 19053, PA

Elementary schools
10
Students
4,761
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 19053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hillcrest El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 491 Students

2. Buck El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Neshaminy Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 595 Students

3. Tawanka El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Neshaminy Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 884 Students

4. Holland El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 445 Students

5. Joseph E Ferderbar El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Neshaminy Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 473 Students

6. Hoover El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Neshaminy Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 675 Students

7. Belmont Hills El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 541 Students

8. Samuel K Faust El Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 567 Students

9. Neshaminy Valley Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Neshaminy Valley Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 39 Students

10. Kiddie Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Kiddie Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 51 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 19053, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

19053, PA has a total population of 28,243 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 19053, PA

15,497

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 19053, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.00 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

11.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19053, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19053, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,004 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

85 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 19053, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 19053, PA

How many schools are in 19053, PA?

19053, PA has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,497 students in total.

How do schools in 19053 perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in 19053 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 19053 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19053?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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