For the 2025 school year, there are 116 public schools serving 80,140 students in Delaware County, PA (there are 115 private schools, serving 23,284 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%). Delaware County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, PA are Garnet Valley High School, Radnor Sr. High School and Ithan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garnet Valley High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
552 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-7745
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-7745
Grades: 9-12
| 1,500 students
Rank: #22.
Radnor Sr. High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
130 King Of Prussia Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 293-0855
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 293-0855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,175 students
Rank: #33.
Ithan Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
695 Clyde Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-1357
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-1357
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Harriton Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 N Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 658-3950
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 658-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
New Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
507 Pugh Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Grades: K-4
| 504 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rose Tree Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 First Ave
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Sabold Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
468 E Thomson Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Grades: 2-5
| 668 students
Rank: #99.
Radnor Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 788-9300
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 788-9300
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Chadds Ford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
Swarthmore-rutledge School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 892-3470
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 892-3470
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #1313.
Haverford Sr. High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mill Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,020 students
Rank: #1414.
Chatham Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Allston Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1515.
Marple Newtown Sr. High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4218
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4218
Grades: 9-12
| 1,245 students
Rank: #1616.
Coopertown Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Coopertown Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 853-5900
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 853-5900
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1717.
Hillendale Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 Hillendale Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1439
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1439
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1818.
Valley Forge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Walker Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1600
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1600
Grades: K-4
| 561 students
Rank: #1919.
Scenic Hills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Hillview Dr
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6600
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6600
Grades: 2-5
| 682 students
Rank: #2020.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
651 W Wayne Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 687-8480
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 687-8480
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #2121.
Radnor Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Louella Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 386-6300
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 386-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
369 N Central Blvd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2424.
Valley Forge Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 W Walker Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1300
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,119 students
Rank: #2525.
Media Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Front & Monroe Streets
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6801
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6801
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Indian Lane Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 S Old Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7101
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7101
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Worrall Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2979 Pennview Ave
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4300
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4300
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #2828.
Penncrest High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Barren Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #2929.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 S Pennell Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6901
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6901
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #3030.
Culbertson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3530 Goshen Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4340
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4340
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #3131.
Manoa Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Manoa Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 853-5900
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
Rank: #3232.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3280 Foulk Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #3333.
Garnet Valley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
599 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Grades: 3-5
| 701 students
Rank: #3434.
Springfield High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 S Rolling Road
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,364 students
Rank: #3535.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4310
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4310
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
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Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4611 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Grades: 1-5
| 264 students
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Chester Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2717 W 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Grades: K-9
| 424 students
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
1701 Upland St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
320 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
487 Devon Park Drive, Suite 20
Wayne, PA 19087
(215) 380-4809
Wayne, PA 19087
(215) 380-4809
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
100 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 892-3470
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 892-3470
Grades: K
| 175 students
501 W 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
600 Cypress St
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-3223
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-3223
Grades: 9-10
| 844 students
100 Green Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Grades: 11-12
| 775 students
26 And Wharton Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19113
(215) 952-6571
Philadelphia, PA 19113
(215) 952-6571
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
1555 Elmwood Ave
Folcroft, PA 19032
(610) 522-4381
Folcroft, PA 19032
(610) 522-4381
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
test 444 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(145) 668-6223
Wayne, PA 19087
(145) 668-6223
Grades: PK-2
| 100 students
test456 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1345
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1345
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
201 Bridgewater Rd
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3815
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3815
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
200 Commerce Dr
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
200 Commerce Drive
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 490 students
224 S 6th St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Grades: K-8
| 614 students
15 East Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Grades: 1-5
| 275 students
319 E 24th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Grades: 7-8
| 158 students
Widener Partnership Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Edgemont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
2800 Township Line Rd
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delaware County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, PA include Garnet Valley High School, Radnor Sr. High School and Ithan Elementary School. Delaware County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public schools are located in Delaware County?
116 public schools are located in Delaware County.
What percentage of students in Delaware County go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Delaware County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Delaware County include: Beverly Hills Middle School vs. Drexel Hill Middle School, Drexel Hill Middle School vs. Beverly Hills Middle School, Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center vs. Kindergarten Academy
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