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Best Bensalem Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,746 students in Bensalem, PA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,730 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Bensalem, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bensalem, PA are School Lane Charter School, Russell C Struble Elementary School and Bensalem Twp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bensalem, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Bensalem have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Bensalem, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-6055
Gr: K-12 | 1,378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Russell C Struble Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Bensalem Blvd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Bensalem Twp High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4319 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Neshaminy Blvd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Gr: K-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Cornwells Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2215 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Gr: K-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Donallen Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Gr: K-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Robert K Shafer Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Gr: 7-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Cecelia Snyder Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Gr: 7-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Benjamin Rush Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Gr: K-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Samuel K Faust Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Bellvue Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Gr: K-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bensalem, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bensalem, PA include School Lane Charter School, Russell C Struble Elementary School and Bensalem Twp High School.
How many public schools are located in Bensalem?
10 public schools are located in Bensalem.
What percentage of students in Bensalem go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Bensalem are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bensalem?
Bensalem public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bensalem are often viewed compared to one another?

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