Top Rankings
Penn-Delco School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,181 students in Penn-Delco School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penn-Delco School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
3,181 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Penn-Delco 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#230 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
16%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
78%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,853 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,385 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,853
$23,724
Spending / Student
$19,385
$23,146
Best Penn-Delco School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coebourn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Coebourn Boulevard
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 497-6300
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 497-6300
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Pennell Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Richard Rd
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Aston Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Tryens Rd
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 East Forestview Road
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 497-6300
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 497-6300
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Sun Valley High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2881 Pancoast Ave
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Northley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Concord Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn-Delco School District?
Penn-Delco School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,181 students.
What is the rank of Penn-Delco School District?
Penn-Delco School District is ranked #231 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penn-Delco School District?
78% of Penn-Delco School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn-Delco School District?
Penn-Delco School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Penn-Delco School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,385 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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