For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,524 students in Elkins Park, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elkins Park, PA are Myers Elementary School, Mckinley School and Elkins Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkins Park, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elkins Park have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Elkins Park, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7609 Montgomery Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Cedar Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 663-0430
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 663-0430
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #33.
Elkins Park School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8149 New Second St
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 881-4941
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 881-4941
Grades: 5-6
| 599 students
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Old York And Melrose Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elkins Park, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elkins Park, PA include Myers Elementary School, Mckinley School and Elkins Park School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elkinsrk?
3 public elementary schools are located in Elkinsrk.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkinsrk?
Elkinsrk public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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