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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 18947

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School

135

Students

Top rankedTinicum Elementary School172^nd of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools

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Summary:

The 18947 zip code area is home to one exceptional elementary school, Tinicum Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top 11.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. This standout institution serves the Palisades School District and has earned consistently high ratings from SchoolDigger, with 4-5 out of 5 stars over the past three school years.

Tinicum Elementary School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with significantly higher proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science compared to both the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 75.4% of Tinicum students were proficient or better in math, far exceeding the 57.9% district and 41.7% state averages. The school's strong resource allocation, with $28,619 spent per student and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, likely contributes to its outstanding academic results.

Overall, Tinicum Elementary School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence in the 18947 zip code area. Its consistent high performance across multiple subjects and grade levels, coupled with its robust funding and resources, make it a highly desirable choice for families seeking a top-tier elementary school experience for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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/reduced lunch (2023-24)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 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	Vaccination: Kindergartners with 2 doses of MMR	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tinicum Elementary School	Public	K-5	162 E Dark Hollow Rd	Pipersville	18947	Bucks County	Palisades School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 847-5131	135	13	10.0	18.0%	124 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	87.2	172^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	88.6%		89.4	105^th of 1526 public elementary schools	93.1%	67	85.7	81.9	52.6	75.4	85.7	72.7	57.9	73.9	100%		$44,947	$673	$44,274

Cities Near Zip Code 18947

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Doylestown	3.85 mi	11	40^th
Pipersville	4 mi	1	70^th
Perkasie	4.04 mi	9	158^th
Solebury	6.23 mi	1
Buckingham	7.37 mi	1	23^rd

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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.