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Cheltenham School District

2000 Ashbourne Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,200 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 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,200 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
124,158 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 678 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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#312 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
38%
52%
55%
59%
57%
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
53%
14%
% White
24%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,721 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,580 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,721
$23,696
Spending / Student
$26,580
$23,119

Best Cheltenham School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7609 Montgomery Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wyncote Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 Rices Mill Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6410
Gr: K-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Glenside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Harrison Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
Gr: K-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Elkins Park School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8149 New Second St
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 881-4941
Gr: 5-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Cedarbrook Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Longfellow Rd
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 881-6427
Gr: 7-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Cheltenham High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Rices Mill Rd
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 517-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,457 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Cheltenham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7853 Front Street
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 635-7415
Gr: K-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cheltenham School District?
Cheltenham School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,200 students.
What is the rank of Cheltenham School District?
Cheltenham School District is ranked #313 out of 678 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, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 14:1.
What is Cheltenham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,580 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,200 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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