For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,628 students in 19061, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19061, PA are Boothwyn Elementary School, Linwood Elementary School and Chichester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19061 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19061, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19061, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boothwyn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Blueball Avenue
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Huddell Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Gr: K-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Chichester Middle School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Marcus Hook Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19061, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19061, PA include Boothwyn Elementary School, Linwood Elementary School and Chichester Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19061?
4 public elementary schools are located in 19061.
What is the racial composition of students in 19061?
19061 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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