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Palisades School District

39 Thomas Free Dr
Kintnersville, PA 18930-9657
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Palisades School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,362 students in Palisades School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Palisades School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,362 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Palisades School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#84 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
38%
71%
55%
79%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,986 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,954 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,986
$23,696
Spending / Student
$33,954
$23,119

Best Palisades School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durham-nockamixon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
41 Thomas Free Dr
Kintnersville, PA 18930
(610) 847-5131
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Route 212
Quakertown, PA 18951
(610) 847-5131
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Tinicum Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
162 E Dark Hollow Rd
Pipersville, PA 18947
(610) 847-5131
Gr: K-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Palisades High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35 Church Hill Rd
Kintnersville, PA 18930
(610) 847-5131
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Palisades Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4710 Durham Rd
Kintnersville, PA 18930
(610) 847-5131
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Palisades School District?
Palisades School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,362 students.
What is the rank of Palisades School District?
Palisades School District is ranked #85 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palisades School District?
91% of Palisades School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palisades School District?
Palisades School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Palisades School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,954 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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