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Schools in Aston Township · Penn-Delco School District

Aston Township’s public schools outscore 75% of Pennsylvania districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Aston Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#362of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
61%
▲ 6 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
38%
▲ 2 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 10 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.4K
▼ 16% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.3
PA 13.4
Schools in town
7
2,610 students on the public path
In brief

Aston Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1412 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Aston Township’s, its schools beat 67%, lower than their 75% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 61% and math 38% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,359 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Northley MS, then Sun Valley HS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Holy Family Regional Catholic School (private) and Media Children's House Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Aston Township’s grade

B Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 75% of Pennsylvania school districts, #362 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 75%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1412)Better than 67%
Towns in Delaware County (21)Better than 33%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,684 test results and a graduating class of 264 could put Aston Township anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Aston Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,664 in math, 1,704 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Aston Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB to B+
6–8Northley MSPenn-Delco School DistrictC+
9–12Sun Valley HSPenn-Delco School DistrictB

Aston Township’s public schools are run by Penn-Delco School District, which also serves Brookhaven and Parkside. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Penn-Delco School DistrictGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 3,181 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 13.3 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$18,359PA $21,758 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading61%
State average 55.1% · 1704 students tested
Math38%
State average 36.1% · 1664 students tested

Aston Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Aston Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Aston TownshipA−Penn-Delco
MiddletownA+Rose Tree Media
ChesterDChester-Upland
Chester HeightsA+Garnet Valley
BrookhavenA−Penn-Delco
Upper ChichesterCChichester
ConcordA+Garnet Valley
BethelA+Garnet Valley

Every school in Aston Township

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Aston Townshipby address
Pennell El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Aston
B+
415 students14:1Rate it →
Aston El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Aston
B
405 students15:1Rate it →
Northley MS
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Aston
C+
748 students15:1Rate it →
Sun Valley HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Aston
B
1,042 students13:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Aston Townshiprun by other districts or the state
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston
High · Grades 9–12 · Aston
Career and Technical
80 students4:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Holy Family Regional Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Aston
Private · Catholic
231 students18:1Rate it →
Media Children's House Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Aston
Private · Nonsectarian
29 students29:1Rate it →

Questions about Aston Township’s schools

Are Aston Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Aston Township children attend outscore 75% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #362 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Aston Township in?

Penn-Delco School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,181 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Aston Township kids go to high school?

Sun Valley HS in Aston, with 1,042 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Aston Township’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Penn-Delco School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Aston Township spend per student?

$18,359 in Penn-Delco School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Aston Township?

Yes: Holy Family Regional Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 231 students) and Media Children's House Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 29 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.