For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 709 students in Jenkintown, PA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,385 private students). 34% of all K-12 students in Jenkintown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jenkintown, PA are Jenkintown Elementary School and Jenkintown Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jenkintown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Jenkintown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Jenkintown, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenkintown Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-2933
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-2933
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Jenkintown Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
West And Highlands Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Gr: 7-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jenkintown, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jenkintown, PA include Jenkintown Elementary School and Jenkintown Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Jenkintown?
2 public schools are located in Jenkintown.
What percentage of students in Jenkintown go to public school?
34% of all K-12 students in Jenkintown are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkintown?
Jenkintown public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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