For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,875 students in Drexel Hill, PA (there are 10 private schools, serving 3,854 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Drexel Hill, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Drexel Hill, PA are Hillcrest Elementary School, Garrettford Elementary School and Upper Darby Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Drexel Hill, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Drexel Hill have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Drexel Hill, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4520
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4520
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Garrettford Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3830 Garrett Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-9168
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-9168
Gr: 1-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Upper Darby Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 622-7000
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 622-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 4,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Drexel Hill Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 State Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4580
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Charles Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Dennison Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 638-1070
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 638-1070
Gr: 1-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
4611 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
3200 State Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 284-7992
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 284-7992
Gr: K | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Drexel Hill, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Drexel Hill, PA include Hillcrest Elementary School, Garrettford Elementary School and Upper Darby Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Drexel Hill?
7 public schools are located in Drexel Hill.
What percentage of students in Drexel Hill go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Drexel Hill are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Drexel Hill?
Drexel Hill public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Drexel Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Drexel Hill include: Upper Darby Kdg Center vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, Garrettford Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Upper Darby Kdg Center
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