For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,179 students in Abington, PA (there are , serving 472 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Abington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Abington, PA are Highland School, Abington Sr. High School and Overlook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abington, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Abington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Abington, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Edge Hill Rd
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-1048
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-1048
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Abington Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Highland Avenue
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-4700
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,793 students
Rank: #33.
Overlook School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Edge Hill Rd
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-0857
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-0857
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Roslyn School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2565 Susquehanna Rd
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-3368
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-3368
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Abington Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2056 Susquehanna St
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-4700
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 2,044 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Abington, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Abington, PA include Highland School, Abington Sr. High School and Overlook School.
How many public schools are located in Abington?
5 public schools are located in Abington.
What percentage of students in Abington go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Abington are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Abington?
Abington public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Abington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Abington include: Overlook School vs. Roslyn School, Overlook School vs. Highland School, Roslyn School vs. Highland School
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