Top Rankings
Cheltenham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,140 students in Cheltenham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Cheltenham School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
4,140 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
338 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cheltenham School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
53%
14%
% White
23%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,152 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,965 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,152
$23,724
Spending / Student
$26,965
$23,146
Best Cheltenham School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7609 Montgomery Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
Gr: K-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wyncote Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Rices Mill Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6410
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6410
Gr: K-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Glenside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Harrison Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
Gr: K-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Elkins Park School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8149 New Second St
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 881-4941
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 881-4941
Gr: 5-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Cedarbrook Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Longfellow Rd
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6427
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6427
Gr: 7-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Cheltenham High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rices Mill Rd
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 517-3700
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 517-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Cheltenham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7853 Front Street
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 635-7415
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 635-7415
Gr: K-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheltenham School District?
Cheltenham School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,140 students.
What is the rank of Cheltenham School District?
Cheltenham School District is ranked #311 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheltenham School District?
53% of Cheltenham School District students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheltenham School District?
Cheltenham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Cheltenham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,965 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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