For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 319 students in Essington, PA.
The top ranked public school in Essington, PA is Tinicum School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essington, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Essington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Essington, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tinicum School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
First & Seneca Streets
Essington, PA 19029
(610) 521-4450
Essington, PA 19029
(610) 521-4450
Grades: 1-8
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Essington, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Essington, PA include Tinicum School.
How many public schools are located in Essington?
1 public schools are located in Essington.
What is the racial composition of students in Essington?
Essington public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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