Cheltenham School District

2000 Ashbourne Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027-1031
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Cheltenham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 672 students in Cheltenham School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Middle School in Cheltenham School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
927 Schools
# Students
4,140 Students
594,310 Students
# Teachers
338 Teachers
44,702 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cheltenham School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#312 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
38%
52%
55%
59%
57%
96%
87%
(2022-23)
21.4%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
17%
% Black
53%
20%
% White
23%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,152 is higher than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,965 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,152
$23,730
Spending / Student
$26,965
$23,152

Best Cheltenham School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedarbrook Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Longfellow Rd
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6427
Gr: 7-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Recent Articles

How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines
How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines
Learn how to evaluate school safety beyond headlines by examining reliable data, school climate, emergency planning, bullying prevention, communication, student experiences, and everyday security practices before choosing a school.
Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs
Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs
Learn how to choose a public school for a child with executive function challenges by evaluating routines, classroom support, organization, accommodations, communication, transitions, and special education services before enrollment.
What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling
What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling
Learn how school climate surveys reveal student safety, belonging, relationships, engagement, and support, and how families can interpret results carefully before choosing a public school for their child today.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,140 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links