For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,447 students in 19050, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 414 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 19050, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19050, PA are W B Evans Elementary School, East Lansdowne Elementary School and Ardmore Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19050 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19050, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19050, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W B Evans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Baily Rd
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
East Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Emerson Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-2415
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-2415
Gr: K-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Ardmore Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ardmore Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-7900
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-7900
Gr: K-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Vision Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
153 Penn Blvd
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Bell Avenue School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bell Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-6100
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-6100
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Penn Wood High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Green Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Cypress St
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8000
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8000
Gr: 9 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19050, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19050, PA include W B Evans Elementary School, East Lansdowne Elementary School and Ardmore Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19050?
7 public schools are located in 19050.
What percentage of students in 19050 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 19050 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19050?
19050 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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