Best Schools in Kirkwood, PA
Kirkwood, PA has 14 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,715 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Kirkwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kirkwood, PA
The top high schools in Kirkwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1165 Students
2. Solanco Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solanco Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kirkwood, PA
The top middle schools in Kirkwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hopewell El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 507 Students
2. Penn's Grove Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 515 Students
3. Smith Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solanco Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
4. Swift Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solanco Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kirkwood, PA
The top elementary schools in Kirkwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bart-colerain El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solanco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students
2. Nottingham Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 447 Students
3. Clermont El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solanco Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
4. Country View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Country View School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 26 Students
5. Sproul Road School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sproul Road School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 30 Students
6. Hill Road School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill Road School • Private • Grades 1 - 7 • 20 Students
7. Jordan Bank Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades KG • 204 Students
8. Elk Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 412 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kirkwood, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kirkwood, PA has a total population of 2,918 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kirkwood, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kirkwood, PA
How many schools are in Kirkwood, PA?
Kirkwood, PA has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,715 students in total.
How do schools in Kirkwood perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Kirkwood score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Kirkwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kirkwood?
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: 44%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Kirkwood
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.