For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,362 students in 19050, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 368 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 19050, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19050, PA are Penn Wood High School, W B Evans Magnet School and Ardmore Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19050 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19050, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19050, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Wood High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Green Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,510 students
Rank: #22.
W B Evans Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Baily Rd
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Ardmore Avenue School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ardmore Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-7900
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-7900
Grades: K-6
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
East Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Emerson Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-2415
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-2415
Grades: K-6
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
716 Emerson Avenue East
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Bell Avenue School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bell Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-6100
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-6100
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
19050, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 Cypress St
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-3223
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-3223
Grades: 9-10
| 844 students
100 Green Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Grades: 11-12
| 775 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19050, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19050, PA include Penn Wood High School, W B Evans Magnet School and Ardmore Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in 19050, PA?
6 public schools are located in 19050, PA.
What percentage of students in 19050, PA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 19050, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19050, PA?
19050, PA public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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