Central Bucks Sd School District
School District · Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,947
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,947
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Central Bucks Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Bucks Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central Bucks Hs-east
Doylestown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pine Run EL Sch
New Britain · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Doyle EL Sch
Doylestown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#108 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,947
+$807 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
17,257 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Central Bucks Sd ranks #108 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Central Bucks Sd's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Bucks Hs-east (8.7/10), Pine Run EL Sch (8.5/10), and Doyle EL Sch (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 16% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Central Bucks Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Central Bucks Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Central Bucks Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Bucks Hs-east | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Pine Run EL Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Doyle EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Linden EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Bridge Valley EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Gayman EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Central Bucks Hs-south | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Cold Spring EL Sch | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Central Bucks Hs-west | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Kutz EL Sch | 8.1 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central Bucks Sd
Central Bucks School District serves 17,257 students across 23 schools in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. That enrollment puts it among the larger suburban districts in the state — large enough to offer broad programming and resources, yet its school-level scores show that scale hasn't diluted academic quality. With 23 ranked schools contributing to a district-wide average, Central Bucks gives families a meaningful data picture when comparing their options.
The district-wide average score sits at 7.7 out of 10 across all 23 ranked schools. That average holds significance not just as a headline number but as a signal of consistency. A high mean across more than two dozen schools suggests performance is distributed broadly rather than concentrated in one or two flagship campuses. Families in most attendance zones can expect to land in a school performing at or near that 7.7 benchmark.
At the top of the district, Cold Spring Elementary scores a 9.5 out of 10 — the highest mark among all 23 schools. Bridge Valley and Pine Run elementaries each score 8.9, while Mill Creek and Gayman each come in at 8.6. That's five elementary schools scoring 8.6 or higher, a cluster that makes Central Bucks's elementary tier one of its clearest strengths. When a district's top performers are all at the foundational level, it points to a pipeline that builds skills before students reach middle and high school.
For families evaluating Central Bucks, the practical takeaway is straightforward: most elementary options here are genuinely strong, not just the one or two schools that circulate in word-of-mouth recommendations. The combination of 17,257 students, 23 schools, and a 7.7 average score describes a district where consistent outcomes are the norm. Parents with kids entering kindergarten have particular reason to pay attention — the elementary tier is where Central Bucks earns its reputation.
District Map
Schools in Central Bucks Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Bucks Sd with test data.
Schools in Central Bucks Sd
23 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Doylestown
- Total Enrollment
- 17,257
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,241
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Bucks Sd?
Central Bucks Sd has 23 schools in total — 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central Bucks Sd?
The average composite rating for Central Bucks Sd is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central Bucks Sd?
Central Bucks Sd spends $18,947 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Bucks Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Bucks Sd is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Bucks Sd?
Central Bucks Hs-east is the highest-rated school in Central Bucks Sd with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Central Bucks Sd?
Across schools in Central Bucks Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central Bucks Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Central Bucks Sd has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.0%
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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.
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