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Best Schools in Red Lion, Pennsylvania

8 schools · 4 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other

Public: 6
Private: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.2/10
Estimated Scores: 25%
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Use this page to compare every school in Red Lion by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Pleasant View EL Sch

8.0/10

Elementary · Red Lion Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Red Lion Area Jhs

7.0/10

Middle · Red Lion Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Larry J. Macaluso EL Sch

7.0/10

Elementary · Red Lion Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Red Lion for 2026 are Pleasant View EL Sch (8.0/10), Red Lion Area Jhs (7.0/10), and Larry J. Macaluso EL Sch (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 6 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

8

6 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.2

out of 10

Median Home

$228,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Red Lion Area Jhs

STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Red Lion schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Red Lion

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (6 rated schools; 8 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Pleasant View EL Sch8.0 / 10
2Red Lion Area Jhs7.0 / 10
3Larry J. Macaluso EL Sch7.0 / 10
4N Hopewell-Winterstown EL Sch6.2 / 10
5Red Lion Area Shs6.1 / 10
6Mazie Gable EL Sch3.0 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.2/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$85,726

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$228,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
23%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
27 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
75%

Of occupied housing units

How Red Lion compares

Pennsylvania rank

#247 of 424

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Pennsylvania avg (6.3)

Median household income

$86k

108% of Pennsylvania median

Schools in this city

8

Red Lion Area SD runs Red Lion's public schools

6 public schools. Red Lion Area SD is the only district on the page.

Every assigned public school in Red Lion is a Red Lion Area SD school (6 of 6).

Among 6 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.0 to 8.0 — the spread is inside Red Lion, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Red Lion, Pennsylvania

Red Lion, Pennsylvania is home to 8 schools, including 6 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.2 out of 10, schools in Red Lion show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Red Lion is Pleasant View EL Sch with a composite score of 8.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Red Lion is served by 1 school district: Red Lion Area SD. These districts collectively serve 4,767 students.

Red Lion's community shows 23% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $85,726. The poverty rate in the area is 8.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP:17356(8)

Elementary Schools

4 schools
#SchoolRating
1459 students · Kindergarten–6th8.0
2643 students · Kindergarten–6th7.0
3231 students · Kindergarten–6th6.2
4531 students · Kindergarten–6th3.0

Middle Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1737 students · 7th–8th7.0

High Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
11,446 students · 9th–12th6.1

Other Schools

2 schools
#SchoolRating
151 students · 1st–12thNot Rated
2205 students · Kindergarten–12thNot Rated

Schools in Red Lion

Red Lion, Pennsylvania · 8 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$85,726

Median Home Value

$228,000

Median Rent

$966/mo

Population

22,457

College Educated

23%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Community Profile

Red Lion has a median household income of $85,726. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $228,000, with a median rent of $966/month. The local poverty rate of 8.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
Other
2

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Red Lion, Pennsylvania

How many schools are in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

Red Lion has 8 schools, including 6 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Red Lion is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked school in Red Lion on MySchoolScout is Pleasant View EL Sch with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked elementary school in Red Lion on MySchoolScout is Pleasant View EL Sch with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked middle school in Red Lion on MySchoolScout is Red Lion Area Jhs with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best high school in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked high school in Red Lion on MySchoolScout is Red Lion Area Shs with a composite score of 6.1/10.

How many school districts serve Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

Red Lion is served by 1 school district: Red Lion Area Sd.

What is the education level in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

According to Census data, 23% of adults in Red Lion have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Red Lion is approximately $85,726 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

Yes, Red Lion has 2 private schools alongside 6 public schools. The top-rated private school is River Rock Academy Red Lion Campus with a score of 7.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Red Lion is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Red Lion, Pennsylvania?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.