Best Schools in Swarthmore, PA
Swarthmore, PA has a total of 14 schools including 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 9,892 students attend Swarthmore, PA schools. On average, schools in Swarthmore score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Swarthmore greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Swarthmore, PA
Swarthmore, PA has 6 high schools with 4,533 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 Swarthmore score 69% 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 Swarthmore greatly exceed expectations.
1. Springfield Hs
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Springfield Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students
2. Strath Haven Hs
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Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
3. Ridley Hs
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Ridley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1869 Students
Best Middle Schools in Swarthmore, PA
Swarthmore, PA has 3 middle schools with 3,267 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 Swarthmore score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Swarthmore exceed expectations.
1. Strath Haven Ms
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Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
2. Richardson Ms
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Springfield Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1072 Students
3. Ridley Ms
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Ridley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Swarthmore, PA
Swarthmore, PA has 5 elementary schools with 2,092 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 Swarthmore score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Swarthmore greatly exceed expectations.
1. Swarthmore-rutledge Sch
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Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students
2. Edgewood El Sch
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Ridley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
3. Grace Park El Sch
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Ridley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
4. Springfield Literacy Center
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Springfield Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 617 Students
5. Notre Dame De Lourdes School
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Notre Dame De Lourdes School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Swarthmore, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Swarthmore, PA has a total population of 12,751 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Swarthmore, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Swarthmore, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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