For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,653 students in 19061, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 141 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 19061, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19061, PA are Chichester Sr. High School, Boothwyn Elementary School and Chichester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19061 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19061, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19061, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chichester Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 Chichester Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #22.
Boothwyn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Blueball Avenue
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: K-4
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Chichester Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Meetinghouse Rd
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: 5-8
| 896 students
Rank: #44.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Huddell Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: K-4
| 243 students
Rank: #55.
Marcus Hook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Grades: K-4
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19061, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19061, PA include Chichester Sr. High School, Boothwyn Elementary School and Chichester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 19061?
5 public schools are located in 19061.
What percentage of students in 19061 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 19061 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19061?
19061 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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