For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 8,057 students in 19026, PA (there are , serving 3,854 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 19026, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19026, PA are Upper Darby Sr. High School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Garrettford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19026 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19026, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19026, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upper Darby Sr. High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 622-7000
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 622-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,231 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4520
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4520
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Garrettford Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3830 Garrett Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-9168
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-9168
Grades: 1-5
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Charles Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Dennison Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 638-1070
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 638-1070
Grades: 1-5
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Drexel Hill Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 State Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4580
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,290 students
Rank: n/an/a
4611 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Grades: 1-5
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
3200 State Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 284-7992
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 284-7992
Grades: K
| 605 students
19026, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4611 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Grades: 1-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19026, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19026, PA include Upper Darby Sr. High School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Garrettford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19026?
7 public schools are located in 19026.
What percentage of students in 19026 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 19026 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19026?
19026 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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