Hillendale EL Sch

Hillendale Elementary School in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — making it one of the strongest-performing elementary schools in the state. It ranks 44th out of 2,842 public schools in Pennsylvania and 36th among the state's 1,625 elementary schools. Either figure alone would qualify as exceptional; together they confirm that Hillendale performs at an elite level across both elementary and all-school comparisons.

Academic performance scores 9.5 out of 10, and a growth score of 8.9 confirms that students continue advancing at a strong pace from kindergarten through fifth grade — not just starting strong, but building consistently through every grade. The school serves 373 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3 to 1, giving teachers considerably more direct time with individual students than most public schools provide. Hillendale outperforms 98 percent of Pennsylvania public schools and ranks first among the two public schools in Chadds Ford.

For parents weighing elementary options in Pennsylvania, this school's data profile is nearly impossible to match — top 2 percent statewide, high academic scores, and a small-class environment all in one building.

Located in a rural area, Hillendale EL Sch may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.