Summary:
The city of Yardley, Pennsylvania is home to 7 schools, all part of the Pennsbury School District. The district includes 4 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, with no high schools or alternative schools. Overall, the Pennsbury School District is a high-performing system, ranking 87 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in Yardley are Edgewood Elementary School and Afton Elementary School, both of which rank among the top elementary schools in the state and earn 5-star ratings. These schools consistently outperform district and state averages on PSSA assessments, particularly in math and science. At the middle school level, Charles H Boehm Middle School stands out, ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania middle schools and exceeding district and state averages in English Language Arts.
The Pennsbury School District as a whole demonstrates strong academic achievement, with low dropout rates, reasonable student-teacher ratios, and high per-student spending. However, there is a noticeable gap in test scores between the elementary and middle schools, suggesting a need to examine the transition process and identify areas for improvement. Overall, the data paints a picture of a high-quality school system in Yardley, with several standout schools that are providing an excellent education for their students.
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