For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 709 students in Jenkintown, PA (there are , serving 1,443 private students). 33% of all K-12 students in Jenkintown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Jenkintown, PA are Jenkintown Elementary School and Jenkintown Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jenkintown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Jenkintown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Jenkintown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jenkintown Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-2933
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-2933
Grades: K-6
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Jenkintown Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
West And Highlands Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Grades: 7-8
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jenkintown, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Jenkintown, PA include Jenkintown Elementary School and Jenkintown Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Jenkintown?
2 public schools are located in Jenkintown.
What percentage of students in Jenkintown go to public school?
33% of all K-12 students in Jenkintown are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkintown?
Jenkintown public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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