For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,770 students in Glenside, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glenside, PA are Copper Beech School and Glenside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenside, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glenside have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glenside, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Beech School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 N Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-2000
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-2000
Gr: K-5 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Glenside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Harrison Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
Gr: K-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Montgomery Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-6000
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-6000
Gr: K-2 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Glenside, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glenside, PA include Copper Beech School and Glenside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glenside?
3 public elementary schools are located in Glenside.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenside?
Glenside public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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