For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,124 students in 19086, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 373 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 19086, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 19086, PA are Wallingford Elementary School, Strath Haven High School and Nether Providence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19086 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19086, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19086, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallingford Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Strath Haven High School
Magnet 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
| 1,159 students
Rank: #33.
Nether Providence Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Strath Haven Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Grades: 6-8
| 909 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19086, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19086, PA include Wallingford Elementary School, Strath Haven High School and Nether Providence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19086?
4 public schools are located in 19086.
What percentage of students in 19086 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 19086 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19086?
19086 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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