For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,795 students in Glenolden, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Glenolden, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Glenolden, PA are Walter M Senkow Elementary School, Glenolden School and Darby Twp School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenolden, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Glenolden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glenolden, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter M Senkow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 East Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Grades: 1-5
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Glenolden School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Macdade & Knowles
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 237-6430
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 237-6430
Grades: 1-8
| 611 students
Rank: #33.
Darby Twp School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Grades: K-8
| 614 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
1 School Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Grades: K
| 295 students
Glenolden, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glenolden, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Glenolden, PA include Walter M Senkow Elementary School, Glenolden School and Darby Twp School.
How many public schools are located in Glenolden?
4 public schools are located in Glenolden.
What percentage of students in Glenolden go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Glenolden are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenolden?
Glenolden public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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