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Best Schools in Bensalem, PA
Bensalem, PA has 15 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 10,852 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Bensalem underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bensalem, PA
The top high schools in Bensalem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bensalem Twp Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2120 Students
2. Washington George Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1707 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bensalem, PA
The top middle schools in Bensalem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert K Shafer Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 612 Students
2. Cecelia Snyder Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bensalem, PA
The top elementary schools in Bensalem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Hancock Demonstration Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 689 Students
2. Cornwells El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 553 Students
3. Russell C Struble El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 499 Students
4. Belmont Hills El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 541 Students
5. Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 622 Students
6. Samuel K Faust El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 567 Students
7. Benjamin Rush El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 378 Students
8. St Ephrem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ephrem School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 336 Students
9. Philadelphia Christian Center Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia Christian Center Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 54 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bensalem, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bensalem, PA has a total population of 56,196 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bensalem, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bensalem, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bensalem, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bensalem, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bensalem, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bensalem, PA
How many schools are in Bensalem, PA?
Bensalem, PA has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 10,852 students in total.
How do schools in Bensalem perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Bensalem score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Bensalem underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bensalem?
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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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Bensalem
10 of 10 schools in Bensalem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 5D: 4
All 10 public schools we grade in Bensalem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (10)
- Belmont Hills El Sch
- Benjamin Rush El Sch
- Bensalem Twp HS
- Cecelia Snyder MS
- Cornwells El Sch
- Robert K Shafer MS
- Russell C Struble El Sch
- Samuel K Faust El Sch
- School Lane Cs
- Valley El Sch
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.