For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,659 students in Glenside, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,276 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in Glenside, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Glenside, PA are Springfield Twp High School, Copper Beech School and Glenside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenside, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Glenside have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glenside, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Twp High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 E Paper Mill Rd
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-6000
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 765 students
Rank: #22.
Copper Beech School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 N Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-2000
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-2000
Grades: K-5
| 918 students
Rank: #33.
Glenside Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield
Magnet School
300 Montgomery Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-6000
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-6000
Grades: K-2
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glenside, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Glenside, PA include Springfield Twp High School, Copper Beech School and Glenside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glenside?
4 public schools are located in Glenside.
What percentage of students in Glenside go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in Glenside are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenside?
Glenside public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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