For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 325 students in Essington, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Essington, PA is Tinicum School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essington, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Essington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Essington, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tinicum School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
First & Seneca Streets
Essington, PA 19029
(610) 521-4450
Essington, PA 19029
(610) 521-4450
Gr: 1-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Essington, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Essington, PA include Tinicum School.
How many public schools are located in Essington?
1 public schools are located in Essington.
What is the racial composition of students in Essington?
Essington public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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