For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,231 students in 19036, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19036, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19036 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19036, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19036, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenolden School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Macdade & Knowles
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 237-6430
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 237-6430
Grades: 1-8
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Darby Twp School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
19036, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
15 East Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Grades: 1-5
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19036, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19036, PA include Glenolden School and Darby Twp School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19036?
2 public middle schools are located in 19036.
What is the racial composition of students in 19036?
19036 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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