Top Rankings
Jenkintown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 730 students in Jenkintown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jenkintown School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
730 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jenkintown School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
16%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
69%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,249 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,196 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,249
$23,724
Spending / Student
$23,196
$23,146
Best Jenkintown School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenkintown Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-2933
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-2933
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Jenkintown Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
West And Highlands Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Gr: 7-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jenkintown School District?
Jenkintown School District manages 2 public schools serving 730 students.
What is the rank of Jenkintown School District?
Jenkintown School District is ranked #73 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkintown School District?
69% of Jenkintown School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jenkintown School District?
Jenkintown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Jenkintown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,196 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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