Brookhaven’s public schools outscore 75% of Pennsylvania districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Brookhaven, 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.
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.
Brookhaven’s schools, in brief
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 ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Northley MS, then Sun Valley HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Christian Academy (private) is 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.
What’s behind Brookhaven’s grade
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.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Brookhaven, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Brookhaven
Coebourn El Sch
Grades K–5 · 319 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Brookhaven
Coebourn El Sch
Grades K–5 · 319 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Brookhaven
Coebourn El Sch
Grades K–5 · 319 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Brookhaven
Coebourn El Sch
Grades K–5 · 319 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Brookhaven
Coebourn El Sch
Grades K–5 · 319 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Brookhaven
Coebourn El Sch
Grades K–5 · 319 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Brookhaven
Northley MS
Grades 6–8 · 748 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Aston
7th grade in Brookhaven
Northley MS
Grades 6–8 · 748 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Aston
8th grade in Brookhaven
Northley MS
Grades 6–8 · 748 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Aston
9th grade in Brookhaven
Sun Valley HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,042 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Aston
10th grade in Brookhaven
Sun Valley HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,042 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Aston
11th grade in Brookhaven
Sun Valley HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,042 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Aston
12th grade in Brookhaven
Sun Valley HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,042 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Aston
Brookhaven’s public schools are run by Penn-Delco School District, which also serves Aston 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.
Well above the state in reading
Brookhaven vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Brookhaven’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | A− | Penn-Delco |
| Nether Providence | A+ | Wallingford-Swarthmore |
| Middletown | A+ | Rose Tree Media |
| Aston | A− | Penn-Delco |
| Parkside | A− | Penn-Delco |
| Chester | D | Chester-Upland |
| Upland | D | Chester-Upland |
| Rose Valley | A+ | Wallingford-Swarthmore |
2 of the 7 neighbors share Penn-Delco with Brookhaven, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Brookhaven
4 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).
Questions about Brookhaven’s schools
Are Brookhaven’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Brookhaven 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 71%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Brookhaven in?
Penn-Delco School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,181 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Brookhaven kids go to high school?
Sun Valley HS in Aston, with 1,042 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Brookhaven’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 Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven?
Yes: The Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 321 students).
Parents talk
What Brookhaven families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Brookhaven → They have their own page.
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.