Radnor Township School District

135 S Wayne Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Radnor Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,548 students in Radnor Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Radnor Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Radnor Township School District are Radnor Sr. High School, Ithan Elementary School and Radnor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Radnor Township School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,548 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Radnor Township School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 679 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#6 out of 684 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Radnor Township   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Radnor Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Radnor Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Radnor Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Radnor Township   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
548 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
15%
5%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
164 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
2,457 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
69%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
257
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
250
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
253
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
303
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
281
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
275
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
282
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
270
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
283
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
312
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
261
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,209 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,530 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Radnor Township   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$101 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Radnor Township   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$30,209
$23,649
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Radnor Township   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$28,530
$23,073
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Radnor Township   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Radnor Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Radnor Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
130 King Of Prussia Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 293-0855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: #22.
Ithan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
695 Clyde Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-1357
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Radnor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 788-9300
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
651 W Wayne Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 687-8480
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Radnor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 Louella Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 386-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Radnor Township School District?
Radnor Township School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,548 students.
What is the rank of Radnor Township School District?
Radnor Township School District is ranked #5 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 1%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Radnor Township School District?
69% of Radnor Township School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Radnor Township School District?
Radnor Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Radnor Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,530 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 73% (Top 1%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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