For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,523 students in 19036, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19036, PA are Walter M Senkow Elementary School, Glenolden School and Darby Twp School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19036 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19036, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19036, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter M Senkow Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 East Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Grades: 1-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Glenolden School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Macdade & Knowles
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 237-6430
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 237-6430
Grades: 1-8
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
Darby Twp School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Grades: K-8
| 649 students
19036, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19036, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19036, PA include Walter M Senkow Elementary School, Glenolden School and Darby Twp School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19036, PA?
3 public elementary schools are located in 19036, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 19036, PA?
19036, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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