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Best Schools in Swarthmore, PA
Swarthmore, PA has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,545 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Swarthmore exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Swarthmore, PA
The top high schools in Swarthmore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1375 Students
2. Strath Haven Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
3. Ridley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1869 Students
Best Middle Schools in Swarthmore, PA
The top middle schools in Swarthmore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Strath Haven Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
2. Richardson Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1072 Students
3. Ridley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1286 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Swarthmore, PA
The top elementary schools in Swarthmore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swarthmore-rutledge Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students
2. Sabold El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 653 Students
3. Grace Park El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
4. Edgewood El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
5. Springfield Literacy Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 617 Students
6. Notre Dame De Lourdes School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Swarthmore, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Swarthmore, PA
How many schools are in Swarthmore, PA?
Swarthmore, PA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,545 students in total.
How do schools in Swarthmore perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Swarthmore score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Swarthmore exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Swarthmore?
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: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Swarthmore
2 of 2 schools in Swarthmore carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Swarthmore. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.