For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,221 students in Drexel Hill, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Drexel Hill, PA are Hillcrest Elementary School, Garrettford Elementary School and Charles Kelly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Drexel Hill, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Drexel Hill have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Drexel Hill, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Drexel Hill, 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 elementary schools in Drexel Hill, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Drexel Hill, PA include Hillcrest Elementary School, Garrettford Elementary School and Charles Kelly Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Drexel Hill?
5 public elementary schools are located in Drexel Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Drexel Hill?
Drexel Hill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Drexel Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Drexel Hill include: Garrettford Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, Garrettford Elementary School vs. Charles Kelly Elementary School, Charles Kelly Elementary School vs. Garrettford Elementary School
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