For the 2025 school year, there are 116 public schools serving 80,140 students in Delaware County, PA (there are 115 private schools, serving 23,560 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%). Delaware County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, PA are Ithan Elementary School, Rose Tree Elementary School and Wallingford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ithan Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
695 Clyde Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-1357
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-1357
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Rose Tree Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1101 First Ave
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Wallingford Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 S Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Harriton Sr. High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 N Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 658-3950
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 658-3950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
507 Pugh Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Gr: K-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hillendale Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 Hillendale Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1439
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1439
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Radnor Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 788-9300
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 788-9300
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Sabold Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
468 E Thomson Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Gr: 2-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Swarthmore-rutledge School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 892-3470
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 892-3470
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Chatham Park Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Allston Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Coopertown Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Coopertown Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 853-5900
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 853-5900
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Radnor Sr. High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
130 King Of Prussia Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 293-0855
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 293-0855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Scenic Hills Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 Hillview Dr
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6600
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6600
Gr: 2-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Radnor Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Louella Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 386-6300
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 386-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Chadds Ford Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Springfield High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 S Rolling Road
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,364 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Nether Providence Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 Moore Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1818.
Valley Forge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Walker Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1600
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1600
Gr: K-4 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
Valley Forge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 W Walker Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1300
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1300
Gr: 5-8 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Media Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Front & Monroe Streets
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6801
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6801
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
651 W Wayne Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 687-8480
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 687-8480
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2222.
Culbertson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3530 Goshen Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4340
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4340
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2323.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
122 S Pennell Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6901
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6901
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
369 N Central Blvd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2525.
Strath Haven High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2626.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3280 Foulk Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2727.
Springton Lake Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6501
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6501
Gr: 6-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2828.
Worrall Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2979 Pennview Ave
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4300
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4300
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2929.
Haverford Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Darby Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,596 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3030.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Manoa Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3131.
Indian Lane Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 S Old Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7101
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7101
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3232.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 W Woodland Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6300
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3333.
Garnet Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
599 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Gr: 3-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3434.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4310
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4310
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3535.
Lynnewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Lawrence Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4611 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Gr: 1-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Chester Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2717 W 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Gr: K-9 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 183:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
1701 Upland St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Minority enrollment: 99%
320 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
487 Devon Park Drive, Suite 20
Wayne, PA 19087
(215) 380-4809
Wayne, PA 19087
(215) 380-4809
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
100 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 892-3470
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 892-3470
Gr: K | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
501 W 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 99%
600 Cypress St
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-3223
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-3223
Gr: 9-10 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
100 Green Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Gr: 11-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
26 And Wharton Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19113
(215) 952-6571
Philadelphia, PA 19113
(215) 952-6571
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1555 Elmwood Ave
Folcroft, PA 19032
(610) 522-4381
Folcroft, PA 19032
(610) 522-4381
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 26%
test 444 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(145) 668-6223
Wayne, PA 19087
(145) 668-6223
Gr: PK-2 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1345
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1345
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
test456 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1345
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1345
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
201 Bridgewater Rd
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3815
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3815
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
200 Commerce Dr
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
200 Commerce Drive
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
224 S 6th St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
15 East Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Gr: 1-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
319 E 24th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Gr: 7-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Widener Partnership Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Edgemont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2800 Township Line Rd
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delaware County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, PA include Ithan Elementary School, Rose Tree Elementary School and Wallingford Elementary School. Delaware County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public schools are located in Delaware County?
116 public schools are located in Delaware County.
What percentage of students in Delaware County go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Delaware County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Delaware County include: Beverly Hills Middle School vs. Drexel Hill Middle School, Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center vs. Kindergarten Academy, Drexel Hill Middle School vs. Beverly Hills Middle School
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