Richland Township’s public schools outscore 98% of Pennsylvania districts
On the state math tests, 66% of Richland Township’s students scored proficient, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Richland 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.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
Richland Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 79% and math 66% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,571 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 7 the district’s path is Pine-Richland MS, then Pine-Richland HS. See the path ↓
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 Richland Township’s grade
A+: better than 98% of Pennsylvania school districts, #27 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 Richland Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Richland Township · depends on your address
Richland El Sch
Grades K–3 · 470 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
Hance El Sch
Grades K–3 · 406 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
1st grade in Richland Township · depends on your address
Richland El Sch
Grades K–3 · 470 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
Hance El Sch
Grades K–3 · 406 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
2nd grade in Richland Township · depends on your address
Richland El Sch
Grades K–3 · 470 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
Hance El Sch
Grades K–3 · 406 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
3rd grade in Richland Township · depends on your address
Richland El Sch
Grades K–3 · 470 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
Hance El Sch
Grades K–3 · 406 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
4th grade in Richland Township
Eden Hall Upper El Sch
Grades 4–6 · 1,076 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
5th grade in Richland Township
Eden Hall Upper El Sch
Grades 4–6 · 1,076 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
6th grade in Richland Township
Eden Hall Upper El Sch
Grades 4–6 · 1,076 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
7th grade in Richland Township
Pine-Richland MS
Grades 7–8 · 703 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
8th grade in Richland Township
Pine-Richland MS
Grades 7–8 · 703 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
9th grade in Richland Township
Pine-Richland HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,449 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
10th grade in Richland Township
Pine-Richland HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,449 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
11th grade in Richland Township
Pine-Richland HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,449 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
12th grade in Richland Township
Pine-Richland HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,449 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Gibsonia
Richland Township’s public schools are run by Pine-Richland School District, which also serves Pine. 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
Richland Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Richland Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | A+ | Pine-Richland |
| West Deer | A− | Deer Lakes |
| Hampton | A+ | Hampton Township |
| Middlesex | A+ | Mars Area |
| Pine | A+ | Pine-Richland |
Every school in Richland Township
5 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 Richland Township’s schools
Are Richland Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Richland Township children attend outscore 98% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #27 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Richland Township in?
Pine-Richland School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,553 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Richland Township kids go to high school?
Pine-Richland HS in Gibsonia, with 1,449 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Richland Township’s graduation rate?
98% of the class of 2023 in Pine-Richland School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Richland Township spend per student?
$18,571 in Pine-Richland School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Richland Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Richland Township → 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.