Top Rankings
Council Rock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,467 students in Council Rock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Council Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
10,467 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
761 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Council Rock School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
82%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,634 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,669 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$258 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$248 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,634
$23,696
Spending / Student
$23,669
$23,119
Best Council Rock School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Council Rock High School North
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
62 Swamp Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-1300
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,623 students
Rank: #22.
Council Rock High School South
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2002 Rock Way
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1100
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,946 students
Rank: #33.
Sol Feinstone Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1090 Eagle Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2400
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2400
Grades: K-6
| 634 students
Rank: #44.
Newtown Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Wrights Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2200
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2200
Grades: K-6
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Goodnoe Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
298 Frost Lane
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2100
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2100
Grades: K-6
| 687 students
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 E Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1600
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1600
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #77.
Wrightstown Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
729 Penns Park Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2300
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2300
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Newtown Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 Richboro Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2600
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 877 students
Rank: #99.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 Middle Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-2000
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-2000
Grades: K-6
| 369 students
Rank: #1010.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
597 Beverly Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1500
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1500
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: #1111.
Richboro Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Upper Holland Rd
Richboro, PA 18954
(215) 944-1900
Richboro, PA 18954
(215) 944-1900
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #1212.
Maureen M Welch Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 New Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1800
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1800
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #1313.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-2700
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 942 students
Rank: #1414.
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 New Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1700
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1700
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Council Rock School District?
Council Rock School District manages 14 public schools serving 10,467 students.
What is the rank of Council Rock School District?
Council Rock School District is ranked #47 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Council Rock School District?
82% of Council Rock School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Council Rock School District?
Council Rock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Council Rock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,669 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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