Best Schools in Bucks County, PA
Bucks County, PA has 212 public schools (22 high, 29 middle, 139 elementary) serving 103,021 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Bucks County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bucks County, PA
The top high schools in Bucks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Bucks Hs-east
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1365 Students
2. New Hope-solebury Hs
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Projected Test Scores
New Hope-solebury Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 445 Students
3. Council Rock Hs North
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Projected Test Scores
Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1622 Students
4. Central Bucks Hs-south
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1720 Students
5. Central Bucks Hs-west
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1504 Students
6. Council Rock Hs South
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Projected Test Scores
Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
7. Souderton Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Souderton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2129 Students
8. Palisades Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Palisades Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students
9. North Penn Shs
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Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 3184 Students
10. Pennridge Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pennridge Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2285 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bucks County, PA
The top middle schools in Bucks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holicong Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 938 Students
2. New Hope-solebury Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hope-solebury Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students
3. Newtown Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 851 Students
4. Unami Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 777 Students
5. Tohickon Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 839 Students
6. Lenape Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 839 Students
7. Holland Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 919 Students
8. Charles H Boehm Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
9. Pennfield Ms
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Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 900 Students
10. Pennwood Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bucks County, PA
The top elementary schools in Bucks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Goodnoe El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 694 Students
2. Cold Spring El Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 500 Students
3. Bucks County Montessori Cs
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Projected Test Scores
Bucks County Montessori Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 182 Students
4. Gayman El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 414 Students
5. Sol Feinstone El Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Rock Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 649 Students
6. Afton El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
7. Buckingham El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 450 Students
8. Kutz El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 487 Students
9. Mill Creek El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 715 Students
10. Doyle El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Central Bucks Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 432 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.
Questions About Schools in Bucks County, PA
How many schools are in Bucks County, PA?
Bucks County, PA has 212 public schools: 22 high schools, 29 middle schools and 139 elementary schools, serving 103,021 students in total.
How do schools in Bucks County perform on state tests?
On average, 212 schools in Bucks County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Bucks County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bucks County?
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: 60%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bucks County
26 places in Bucks County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (26)
- Levittown (11)
- Bensalem (9)
- Doylestown (9)
- Quakertown (9)
- Perkasie (8)
- Yardley (7)
- Fairless Hills (5)
- Langhorne (4)
- Morrisville (4)
- Newtown (4)
- Warminster (4)
- Warrington (4)
- Bristol (3)
- Kintnersville (3)
- New Hope (3)
- Sellersville (3)
- Chalfont (2)
- Jamison (2)
- Southampton (2)
- Buckingham (1)
- Croydon (1)
- Feasterville Trevose (1)
- Furlong (1)
- New Britain (1)
- Pipersville (1)
- Richboro (1)
School districts (13)
- Central Bucks SD (23 schools)
- Council Rock SD (14 schools)
- Pennsbury SD (14 schools)
- Pennridge SD (11 schools)
- Neshaminy SD (10 schools)
- Bensalem Township SD (9 schools)
- Quakertown Community SD (8 schools)
- Bristol Township SD (6 schools)
- Centennial SD (6 schools)
- Palisades SD (5 schools)
- New Hope-Solebury SD (4 schools)
- Bristol Borough SD (3 schools)
- Morrisville Borough SD (3 schools)