For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,626 students in 19020, PA (there are , serving 1,520 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 19020, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19020, PA are Bensalem Twp High School, School Lane Charter School and Russell C Struble Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19020 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19020, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19020, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bensalem Twp High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4319 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,116 students
Rank: #22.
School Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-6055
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-6055
Grades: K-12
| 1,331 students
Rank: #33.
Russell C Struble Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Bensalem Blvd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Neshaminy Blvd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Cornwells Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Donallen Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Cecelia Snyder Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: 7-8
| 458 students
Rank: #88.
Robert K Shafer Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #99.
Benjamin Rush Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 409 students
Rank: #1010.
Samuel K Faust Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Bellvue Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
19020, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2901 Bellvue Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
2335 Prospect Avenue
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 788-0200
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 788-0200
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19020, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19020, PA include Bensalem Twp High School, School Lane Charter School and Russell C Struble Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19020?
10 public schools are located in 19020.
What percentage of students in 19020 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 19020 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19020?
19020 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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