For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,331 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 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 56% 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 and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Upper Darby, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | 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
Gr: 1-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Beverly Hills Middle School
(Math: 8% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Bywood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Avon Rd
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-6842
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-6842
Gr: 1-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Stonehurst Hills Elementary School
(Math: 10% | 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
Gr: 1-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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