Best Schools in Yardley, Pennsylvania
10 schools · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle
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Use this page to compare every school in Yardley 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.
Edgewood EL Sch
Elementary · Pennsbury Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Afton EL Sch
Elementary · Pennsbury Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Quarry Hill EL Sch
Elementary · Pennsbury Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Yardley for 2026 are Edgewood EL Sch (9.4/10), Afton EL Sch (9.2/10), and Quarry Hill EL Sch (9.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 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
10
7 public · 3 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$483,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
10
7 public · 3 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$483,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +8.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Yardley schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Yardley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgewood EL Sch | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Afton EL Sch | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Quarry Hill EL Sch | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Makefield EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Charles H Boehm MS | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Abrams Hebrew Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | William Penn MS | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Pennwood MS | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | St Ignatius Elementary School | 5.3 / 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
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $131,604
- Median home value
- $483,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
67% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Yardley compares
Pennsylvania rank
#72 of 408
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Pennsylvania avg (6.3)
Median household income
$132k
166% of Pennsylvania median
Schools in this city
9
About Schools in Yardley, Pennsylvania
Yardley, Pennsylvania offers one of the most consistently strong public school landscapes in the region. Seven ranked public schools serve the area, and every single one scores 7 out of 10 or higher — a 100% rate that few cities can match. The average score across all seven schools sits at 8.3 out of 10, well above typical suburban benchmarks.
Elementary education is where Yardley especially shines. Edgewood Elementary leads the city with a 9.5 out of 10 rating, making it the top-performing school in the area and one of the stronger elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Afton Elementary and Makefield Elementary follow closely, scoring 9.2 and 8.7 respectively. Parents with younger children have three high-performing elementary options, each with scores that place them in competitive company statewide.
The middle school tier holds up well too. Charles H. Boehm Middle School earns an 8.1 and William Penn Middle School comes in at 7.8 — solid scores that matter for parents thinking past the elementary years. The transition from elementary to middle school often comes with a performance dip in many cities; in Yardley, that gap is narrow. Students moving up from the 9-range elementary schools land in middle schools that maintain a high floor.
For families weighing a move to Yardley, the practical picture is this: no matter which attendance zone you land in, your child draws from a school that clears a 7-plus threshold. That kind of across-the-board consistency reduces the usual risk of ending up in the one underperforming school in an otherwise strong district. With an 8.3 city average and zero schools below the 7 mark, Yardley ranks as a low-variance, high-performance choice for school-focused families in the greater Philadelphia suburbs.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 536 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.4 | ||
| 2 | 502 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.2 | ||
| 3 | 479 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.0 | ||
| 4 | 407 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Abrams Hebrew Academy
Private
162 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.1 | ||
| 2 | St Ignatius Elementary School
Private
238 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 3 | 12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 682 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 938 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 739 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
Schools in Yardley
Yardley, Pennsylvania · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$131,604
Median Home Value
$483,000
Median Rent
$1,599/mo
Population
53,596
College Educated
56%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Community Profile
Yardley has a median household income of $131,604. It is a well-educated community where 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $483,000, with a median rent of $1,599/month. The local poverty rate of 5.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 3
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Pennsylvania
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Yardley, Pennsylvania
How many schools are in Yardley, Pennsylvania?
Yardley has 10 schools, including 7 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Yardley, Pennsylvania?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Yardley is 7.5 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 Yardley, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked school in Yardley on MySchoolScout is Edgewood EL Sch with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Yardley, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked elementary school in Yardley on MySchoolScout is Edgewood EL Sch with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Yardley, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked middle school in Yardley on MySchoolScout is Charles H Boehm MS with a composite score of 7.2/10.
How many school districts serve Yardley, Pennsylvania?
Yardley is served by 1 school district: Pennsbury Sd.
What is the education level in Yardley, Pennsylvania?
According to Census data, 56% of adults in Yardley have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Yardley, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Yardley is approximately $131,604 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Yardley, Pennsylvania?
Yes, Yardley has 3 private schools alongside 7 public schools. The top-rated private school is Abrams Hebrew Academy with a score of 7.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yardley, Pennsylvania?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Yardley is 11.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Yardley, 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.