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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 19008

At a glance

Schools

2,093

Students

Districts

Top rankedPaxon Hollow Middle School117^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools

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Smallest classes

Russell Elementary School 10.3 students per teacher

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Summary:

The 19008 zip code area is home to 4 high-performing schools, including 3 elementary schools (Worrall, Loomis, and Russell) and 1 middle school (Paxon Hollow), all part of the Marple Newtown School District. These schools consistently rank among the top in Pennsylvania, with several standout institutions that have established a culture of academic excellence.

Paxon Hollow Middle School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 15% of Pennsylvania middle schools for the past 3 years. It has a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger and strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts where over 60% of students are proficient or better. Worrall Elementary School is another top performer, ranking in the top 15-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and excelling in math, science, and English Language Arts.

The schools in this area generally perform well on state assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in most subjects and grade levels. Per-student spending ranges from $18,827 to $22,831, all above the state average, and student-teacher ratios are relatively small, indicating a focus on individualized attention. While there is some variation in elementary school performance, with Worrall standing out as the top performer, the overall educational system in the 19008 zip code area is strong, with several consistently high-achieving institutions.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							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/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	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 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Russell Elementary School	Public	K-5	2201 Sproul Rd	Broomall	19008	Delaware County	Marple Newtown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 359-4310	400	39	10.3	28.5%	304 (76.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.0%)	54 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.0%)	71.6	445^th of 1511 public elementary schools	70.5%		79.5	302^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	80.2%	143	67.9	67.2	51.6				62.6	48.7	63.9	64.1				58.1	$24,370	$936	$23,435
Worrall Elementary School	Public	K-5	2979 Pennview Ave	Broomall	19008	Delaware County	Marple Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 359-4300	449	33	13.4	22.7%	333 (74.2%)	7 (1.6%)	24 (5.3%)	57 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.8%)	83	236^th of 1511 public elementary schools	84.4%		87.2	148^th of 1526 public elementary schools	90.3%	88	75.4	71.6	60.0				69.2	71.4	69.0	59.8				66.8	$20,633	$550	$20,084
Loomis Elementary School	Public	K-5	369 N Central Blvd	Broomall	19008	Delaware County	Marple Newtown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 359-4350	376	33	11.4	31.4%	266 (70.7%)	18 (4.8%)	19 (5.1%)	48 (12.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.6%)	73.5	413^th of 1511 public elementary schools	72.7%		80.5	273^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	82.1%	140	77.4	51.4	65.1				63.3	71.7	56.8	52.5				58.9	$20,320	$739	$19,581
Paxon Hollow Middle School	Public	6-8	815 Paxon Hollow Rd	Broomall	19008	Delaware County	Marple Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 359-4320	868	64	13.6	28.8%	666 (76.7%)	27 (3.1%)	26 (3.0%)	112 (12.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.0%)	83.5	117^th of 873 public middle schools	86.6%		84.4	108^th of 891 public middle schools	87.9%	9				64.2	46.7	39.4	50.2				67.9	67.2	58.1	64.5	$20,602	$417	$20,185
Delaware County Technical High School - Marple	Public	9-12	85 Malin Road	Broomall	19008	Delaware County	Delaware County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(484) 423-7003	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 19008

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Broomall	0.26 mi	5	138^th
Newtown Square	1.38 mi	2	175^th
Havertown	2.09 mi	5	29^th
Bryn Mawr	2.25 mi	3	6^th
Drexel Hill	2.83 mi	7	684^th

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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.