Pennridge School District

1200 N 5th St
Perkasie, PA 18944
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Pennridge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,257 students in Pennridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pennridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
6,257 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
459 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pennridge School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 678 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#149 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
51%
38%
62%
55%
74%
57%
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
80%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,714 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,786 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$136 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,714
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,786
$23,119

Best Pennridge School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deibler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1122 W Schwenkmill Rd
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 257-1146
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bedminster Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2914 Fretz Valley Road
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 795-2929
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Seylar Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
820 Callowhill Rd
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 257-6272
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Sellersville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
122 W Ridge Ave
Sellersville, PA 18960
(215) 257-6591
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Grasse Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Rickert Rd
Sellersville, PA 18960
(215) 723-7501
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
West Rockhill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Washington Ave
Sellersville, PA 18960
(215) 257-9200
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Pennridge North Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 North Fifth St
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 453-6932
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Pennridge High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1228 North Fifth Street
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 453-6944
Gr: 9-12 | 2,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Patricia A Guth Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 N 7th St
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 257-8057
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Pennridge Central Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
144 Walnut Street
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 258-0939
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Pennridge South Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Fifth & Cedar Streets
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 257-0467
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pennridge School District?
Pennridge School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,257 students.
What is the rank of Pennridge School District?
Pennridge School District is ranked #157 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pennridge School District?
80% of Pennridge School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pennridge School District?
Pennridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Pennridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,786 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 6,257 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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