For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,967 students in Wallingford, PA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Wallingford, PA are Wallingford Elementary School, Nether Providence Elementary School and Strath Haven Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallingford, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wallingford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Wallingford, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wallingford, PA include Wallingford Elementary School, Nether Providence Elementary School and Strath Haven Middle School. Wallingford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wallingford?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wallingford.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallingford?
Wallingford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wallingford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wallingford include: Nether Providence Elementary School vs. Wallingford Elementary School, Wallingford Elementary School vs. Nether Providence Elementary School
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