Best Schools in Bucks County, PA
Bucks County, PA has a total of 227 schools including 43 high schools, 34 middle schools and 148 elementary schools. A total of 109,021 students attend Bucks County, PA schools. On average, schools in Bucks County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Bucks County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Bucks County, PA
Bucks County, PA has 43 high schools with 36,692 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Bucks County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bucks County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Palisades Hs
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Palisades Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students
2. New Hope-solebury Hs
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New Hope-solebury Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 445 Students
3. Quakertown Community Hs
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Quakertown Community Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1668 Students
4. Council Rock Hs South
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Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
5. Central Bucks Hs-east
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Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1365 Students
6. Souderton Area Shs
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Souderton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2129 Students
7. Pennridge Hs
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Pennridge Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2285 Students
8. Central Bucks Hs-south
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Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1720 Students
9. Council Rock Hs North
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Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1622 Students
10. Central Bucks Hs-west
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Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1504 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bucks County, PA
Bucks County, PA has 34 middle schools with 23,023 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Bucks County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bucks County meet expectations.
1. Southern Lehigh Ms
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 466 Students
2. Pennridge North Ms
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Pennridge Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
3. New Hope-solebury Ms
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New Hope-solebury Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students
4. Newtown Ms
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Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 851 Students
5. Tohickon Ms
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Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 839 Students
6. Pennridge South Ms
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Pennridge Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
7. Charles H Boehm Ms
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Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
8. Holicong Ms
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Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 938 Students
9. Lenape Ms
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Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 839 Students
10. Strayer Ms
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Quakertown Community Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 687 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bucks County, PA
Bucks County, PA has 148 elementary schools with 47,982 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Bucks County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bucks County exceed expectations.
1. Afton El Sch
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Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
2. Edgewood El Sch
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Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
3. Sellersville El Sch
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Pennridge Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 294 Students
4. Seylar El Sch
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Pennridge Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
5. Trumbauersville El Sch
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Quakertown Community Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
6. Springfield El Sch
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Palisades Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 208 Students
7. Durham-nockamixon El Sch
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Palisades Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 234 Students
8. Tinicum El Sch
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Palisades Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 136 Students
9. Pfaff El Sch
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Quakertown Community Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
10. Quarry Hill El Sch
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Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bucks County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bucks County, PA has a total population of 646,538 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bucks County, 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 Bucks County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bucks County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bucks County, 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 Bucks County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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