For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,320 students in Upper Darby, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 491 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Upper Darby, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Upper Darby, PA are Highland Park Elementary School, Beverly Hills Middle School and Bywood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upper Darby, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Upper Darby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Upper Darby, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8301 West Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 853-4530
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 853-4530
Grades: 1-5
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Beverly Hills Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Garrett Rd
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 626-9317
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 626-9317
Grades: 6-8
| 1,494 students
Rank: #33.
Bywood Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Avon Rd
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-6842
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-6842
Grades: 1-5
| 651 students
Rank: #44.
Stonehurst Hills Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7051 Ruskin Ln
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 626-9111
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 626-9111
Grades: 1-5
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Upper Darby, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Upper Darby, PA include Highland Park Elementary School, Beverly Hills Middle School and Bywood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Upper Darby?
4 public schools are located in Upper Darby.
What percentage of students in Upper Darby go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Upper Darby are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Darby?
Upper Darby public schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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