Best Schools in Delaware County, PA
Delaware County, PA has a total of 196 schools including 44 high schools, 28 middle schools and 122 elementary schools. A total of 97,907 students attend Delaware County, PA schools. On average, schools in Delaware County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Delaware County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Delaware County, PA
Delaware County, PA has 44 high schools with 31,156 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 Delaware County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Delaware County meet expectations.
1. Penncrest Hs
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Rose Tree Media Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1212 Students
2. Radnor Shs
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Radnor Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1126 Students
3. Garnet Valley Hs
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Garnet Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1546 Students
4. Springfield Hs
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Springfield Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students
5. Strath Haven Hs
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Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
6. Marple Newtown Shs
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Marple Newtown Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1189 Students
7. West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
8. Interboro Shs
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Interboro Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1028 Students
9. Sun Valley Hs
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Penn-delco Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
10. Upper Darby Shs
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Upper Darby Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4191 Students
Best Middle Schools in Delaware County, PA
Delaware County, PA has 28 middle schools with 22,096 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 Delaware County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Delaware County meet expectations.
1. Radnor Ms
SchoolGrade
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Radnor Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
2. Stetson Ms
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students
3. Strath Haven Ms
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Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
4. Springton Lake Ms
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Rose Tree Media Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 977 Students
5. Richardson Ms
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Springfield Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1072 Students
6. Haverford Ms
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Haverford Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1626 Students
7. Garnet Valley Ms
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Garnet Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
8. Paxon Hollow Ms
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Marple Newtown Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 853 Students
9. Ridley Ms
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Ridley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
10. Northley Ms
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Penn-delco Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 758 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Delaware County, PA
Delaware County, PA has 122 elementary schools with 43,955 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 Delaware County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Delaware County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Radnor El Sch
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Radnor Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students
2. Wallingford El Sch
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Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
3. Penn Wood El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
4. Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 578 Students
5. Media El Sch
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Rose Tree Media Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
6. Rose Tree El Sch
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Rose Tree Media Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
7. Nether Providence El Sch
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Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
8. Ithan El Sch
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Radnor Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students
9. Wayne El Sch
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Radnor Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 536 Students
10. Westtown-thornbury El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Delaware County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Delaware County, PA has a total population of 576,830 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Delaware 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 Delaware County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Delaware County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Delaware 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 Delaware County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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