Best Public Schools in Swarthmore, PA

Summary:

The city of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is home to two elementary schools: Swarthmore-Rutledge School and Grace Park Elementary School. These schools serve students in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District and the Ridley School District.

Swarthmore-Rutledge School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 30 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With over 80% of students proficient or better in core subjects, the school's academic performance significantly exceeds the state and district averages. In contrast, Grace Park Elementary School appears to be a more average-performing school, with a statewide ranking between 688 and 802 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the past three years and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data reveals a substantial performance gap between the two schools, which may be influenced by factors such as student demographics and school resources. Swarthmore-Rutledge School serves a more affluent student population, with only 7.76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 36.31% at Grace Park Elementary School. Additionally, despite Grace Park Elementary School having a higher spending per student, its academic performance lags behind Swarthmore-Rutledge School, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership and teacher quality, play a crucial role in a school's success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grace Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	1097 Seventh Avenue	Swarthmore	19081	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 534-1900	361	27	13.2	36.6%	296 (82.0%)	19 (5.3%)	14 (3.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.0%)	57.1	758^th of 1526 public elementary schools	50.3%		54.2	802^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	47.7%	44	48.4	56.4	43.9	49.5	79.3	79.3	53.1	58.1	57.6	56.2	$20,763	$491	$20,272
Swarthmore-Rutledge School	Public	K-5	100 College Ave	Swarthmore	19081	Delaware County	Wallingford-Swarthmore School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 892-3470	551	40	13.6	11.3%	417 (75.7%)	21 (3.8%)	19 (3.4%)	50 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.0%)	92.6	30^th of 1526 public elementary schools	98.0%		94.7	12^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.2%	18	78.7	88.4	85.4	84.3	93.7	93.7	86.8	86.6	87.8	87.0	$18,342	$15	$18,327

Cities Near Swarthmore

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Folsom	0.58 mi	2	526^th
Woodlyn	1.32 mi	1	658^th
Wallingford	1.39 mi	4	25^th
Springfield	1.4 mi	5	15^th
Ridley Park	1.44 mi	3	510^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.