For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,548 students in Glenolden, PA (there are , serving 26 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Glenolden, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Glenolden, PA are Glenolden School and Darby Twp School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenolden, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Glenolden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Glenolden, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenolden School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Macdade & Knowles
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 237-6430
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 237-6430
Gr: 1-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Darby Twp School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
1 School Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Gr: K | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Glenolden, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 41%
15 East Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Gr: 1-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glenolden, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Glenolden, PA include Glenolden School and Darby Twp School.
How many public schools are located in Glenolden?
3 public schools are located in Glenolden.
What percentage of students in Glenolden go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Glenolden are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glenolden?
Glenolden public schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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