Springfield Township’s public schools outscore 97% of Pennsylvania districts
63% of students in Springfield Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Springfield 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.
Springfield Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 431 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Springfield Township’s, its schools beat 91%, lower than their 97% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 82% and math 63% 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 $16,053 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then two elementary, one middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Francis of Assisi School (private) and Holy Cross 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.
What’s behind Springfield Township’s grade
A+: better than 97% of Pennsylvania school districts, #29 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Springfield Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Springfield Township
Springfield Literacy Center
Grades K–1 · 574 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
1st grade in Springfield Township
Springfield Literacy Center
Grades K–1 · 574 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
2nd grade in Springfield Township · depends on your address
Scenic Hills El Sch
Grades 2–5 · 675 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
Sabold El Sch
Grades 2–5 · 641 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
3rd grade in Springfield Township · depends on your address
Scenic Hills El Sch
Grades 2–5 · 675 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
Sabold El Sch
Grades 2–5 · 641 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
4th grade in Springfield Township · depends on your address
Scenic Hills El Sch
Grades 2–5 · 675 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
Sabold El Sch
Grades 2–5 · 641 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
5th grade in Springfield Township · depends on your address
Scenic Hills El Sch
Grades 2–5 · 675 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
Sabold El Sch
Grades 2–5 · 641 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
6th grade in Springfield Township
Richardson MS
Grades 6–8 · 1,081 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
7th grade in Springfield Township
Richardson MS
Grades 6–8 · 1,081 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
8th grade in Springfield Township
Richardson MS
Grades 6–8 · 1,081 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
9th grade in Springfield Township
Springfield HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,434 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
10th grade in Springfield Township
Springfield HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,434 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
11th grade in Springfield Township
Springfield HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,434 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
12th grade in Springfield Township
Springfield HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,434 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Springfield
Springfield Township’s public schools are run by Springfield School District, which also serves Morton. 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
Springfield Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Springfield Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township | A+ | Springfield |
| Nether Providence | A+ | Wallingford-Swarthmore |
| Upper Darby | C | Upper Darby |
| Swarthmore | A+ | Wallingford-Swarthmore |
| Marple | A | Marple Newtown |
| Morton | A+ | Springfield |
| Ridley | C+ | Ridley |
| Haverford | A+ | Haverford Township |
| Upper Providence | A+ | Rose Tree Media |
Every school in Springfield 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).
Questions about Springfield Township’s schools
Are Springfield Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Springfield Township children attend outscore 97% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #29 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Springfield Township in?
Springfield School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,405 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Springfield Township kids go to high school?
Springfield HS in Springfield, with 1,434 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Springfield Township’s graduation rate?
97% of the class of 2023 in Springfield School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Springfield Township spend per student?
$16,053 in Springfield School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Springfield Township?
Yes: St. Francis of Assisi School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 295 students) and Holy Cross School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 268 students).
Parents talk
What Springfield Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Springfield 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.