For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,893 students in 19079, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 105 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 19079, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19079, PA are Academy Park High School and Sharon Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19079 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19079, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19079, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Park High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Calcon Hook Rd
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4330
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #22.
Sharon Hill School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Coates Street
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4355
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4355
Grades: K-8
| 564 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19079, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19079, PA include Academy Park High School and Sharon Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 19079, PA?
2 public schools are located in 19079, PA.
What percentage of students in 19079, PA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 19079, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19079, PA?
19079, PA public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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