Top Rankings
Jenkintown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 730 students in Jenkintown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jenkintown School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
730 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jenkintown School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.8%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
11%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
69%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,467 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,116 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,467
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,116
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jenkintown School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jenkintown School District?
Jenkintown School District manages 2 public schools serving 730 students.
What is the rank of Jenkintown School District?
Jenkintown School District is ranked #73 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkintown School District?
69% of Jenkintown School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jenkintown School District?
Jenkintown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Jenkintown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,116 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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