Top Rankings
Ridley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,539 students in Ridley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Ridley School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
5,539 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
415 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ridley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Graduation Rate
89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.9%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
17%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,014 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 $26,183 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$128 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$145 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,014
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,183
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ridley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridley High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Morton Avenue
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 237-8034
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 237-8034
Gr: 9-12 | 1,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Constitution Ave
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Amosland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Amosland Rd
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 534-1900
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 534-1900
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Grace Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1097 Seventh Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 534-1900
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 534-1900
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Leedom Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 East Chester Pike
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 8th Ave
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 534-1900
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 534-1900
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Woodlyn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Colson Rd.
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 534-1900
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 534-1900
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Ridley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Free St.
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Eddystone Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1410 E. 9th Street
Crum Lynne, PA 19022
(610) 534-1900
Crum Lynne, PA 19022
(610) 534-1900
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridley School District?
Ridley School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,539 students.
What is the rank of Ridley School District?
Ridley School District is ranked #354 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridley School District?
66% of Ridley School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridley School District?
Ridley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Ridley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,183 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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