Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18947

Summary:

The 18947 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Tinicum Elementary School, which is part of the Palisades School District. This K-5 school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming both the district and state averages on PSSA assessments across all subject areas and grade levels.

Tinicum Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates ranging from 50.1% to 95.3% in Math, 81.3% to 95.3% in English Language Arts, and 100% in Science. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.4 and high spending per student of $40,286 suggest a strong commitment to providing personalized attention and quality resources for its students. While the Palisades School District as a whole is performing well, ranking 97 out of 610 districts in the state, Tinicum Elementary School stands out as a true academic powerhouse within the district.

Overall, Tinicum Elementary School in the 18947 zip code is an exceptional educational institution that is providing a high-quality learning experience for its students. Its consistently strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and significant investment in resources make it a standout school in the area and a model of educational excellence.

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tinicum Elementary School	Public	K-5	162 E Dark Hollow Rd	Pipersville	18947	Bucks County	Palisades School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 847-5131	122	13	9.1	18.0%	115 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	89.4	105^th of 1526 public elementary schools	93.1%		76.4	347^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.4%	242	95.3	70.6	50.1	74.0	100.0	100.0	95.3	82.3	81.3	87.0	$40,286	$3,461	$36,825

Cities Near Zip Code 18947

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Doylestown	3.85 mi	11	45^th
Pipersville	4 mi	1	38^th
Perkasie	4.04 mi	9	140^th
Solebury	6.23 mi	1
Buckingham	7.37 mi	1	56^th

See the top PA Pennsylvania cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.