Best High Schools in Christiana, PA

High schools
3
Students
3,317
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Oxford Area Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1165 Students

2. Solanco Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Solanco Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students

3. Octorara Area Jshs

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1071 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Christiana, PA

Middle schools
6
Students
2,248
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hopewell El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 507 Students

2. Penn's Grove Sch

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 515 Students

3. Pequea Valley Intrmd Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pequea Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 210 Students

4. Smith Ms

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Solanco Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students

5. Swift Ms

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Solanco Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students

6. Octorara Intermediate Sch

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 305 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Christiana, PA

Elementary schools
8
Students
2,003
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bart-colerain El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Solanco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students

2. Nottingham Sch

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 447 Students

3. Octorara El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 281 Students

4. Misty Meadow School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Misty Meadow School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 23 Students

5. Valley Road Amish School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Valley Road Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 31 Students

6. Octorara Primary Lc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Octorara Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 417 Students

7. Jordan Bank Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades KG • 204 Students

8. Elk Ridge School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 412 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Christiana, PA

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

Community Factors

Christiana, PA has a total population of 4,550 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Christiana, PA

7,568

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

68%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Christiana, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Christiana, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,540 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Christiana, PA

How many schools are in Christiana, PA?

Christiana, PA has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,568 students in total.

How do schools in Christiana perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in Christiana score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Christiana meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Christiana?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Christiana, PA

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Coopersville, PA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Atglen, PA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kinzers, PA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gap, PA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Parkesburg, PA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Collins, PA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Paradise, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kirkwood, PA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cochranville, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Quarryville, PA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Christiana

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
57%
Avg projected
55%

1 of 1 schools in Christiana carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Christiana. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (1)

Private schools (2)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.