Top Rankings
Cheltenham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,200 students in Cheltenham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Cheltenham School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,200 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cheltenham School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#308 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
198 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
413 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
15%
# Black Students
2,229 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
53%
14%
# White Students
1,002 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
24%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
349 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
260
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
309
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
311
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
307
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
269
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
330
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
323
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
337
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
389
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
395
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
362
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
311
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,721 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,580 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,721
$23,696
Spending / Student
$26,580
$23,119
Best Cheltenham School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheltenham High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Rices Mill Rd
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 517-3700
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 517-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,457 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7609 Montgomery Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wyncote Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Rices Mill Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6410
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6410
Grades: K-4
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Glenside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Harrison Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
Grades: K-4
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Elkins Park School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8149 New Second St
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 881-4941
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 881-4941
Grades: 5-6
| 599 students
Rank: #66.
Cedarbrook Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Longfellow Rd
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6427
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6427
Grades: 7-8
| 660 students
Rank: #77.
Cheltenham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7853 Front Street
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 635-7415
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 635-7415
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheltenham School District?
Cheltenham School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,200 students.
What is the rank of Cheltenham School District?
Cheltenham School District is ranked #310 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheltenham School District?
53% of Cheltenham School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheltenham School District?
Cheltenham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Cheltenham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,580 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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