For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,156 students in Wallingford, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 373 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Wallingford, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%). Wallingford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked public schools in Wallingford, PA are Wallingford Elementary School, Strath Haven High School and Nether Providence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallingford, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Wallingford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Wallingford, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallingford Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 S Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Strath Haven High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #33.
Nether Providence Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 Moore Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Strath Haven Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wallingford, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Wallingford, PA include Wallingford Elementary School, Strath Haven High School and Nether Providence Elementary School. Wallingford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public schools are located in Wallingford?
4 public schools are located in Wallingford.
What percentage of students in Wallingford go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Wallingford are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wallingford?
Wallingford public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Wallingford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wallingford include: Nether Providence Elementary School vs. Wallingford Elementary School, Wallingford Elementary School vs. Nether Providence Elementary School
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