Priestley School vs. Oaklyn School
Should I attend Priestley School or Oaklyn School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Priestley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Oaklyn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Priestley School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Oaklyn School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-2
K-2
Total Students
269 students
408 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#875 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#675 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
138
Grade 1 Students
94
130
Grade 2 Students
87
140
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
79%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
