13 Central Bucks Elementary Schools Among Top 100 In Pennsylvania, New Ranking Says

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Central Bucks School District had an impressive showing in a new ranking of the best elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

The ranking, done by information analysts Niche.com, was based on "rigorous analysis" of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as reviews from students and parents, the website said.

Thirteen Central Bucks elementary schools were included in the list's top 100 across the state. Titus Elementary School was the top-ranked Central Bucks elementary school, and the highest-ranking elementary school in all of Bucks County.

The Central Bucks schools included in the top 100 are:

• Titus Elementary School (32)
• Kutz Elementary School (36)
• Mill Creek Elementary School (40)
• Warwick Elementary School (41)
• Buckingham Elementary School (43)
• Bridge Valley Elementary School (46)
• Gayman Elementary School (53)
• Doyle Elementary School, (55)
• Linden Elementary School (67)
• Cold Spring Elementary School (70)
• Jamison Elementary School (72)
• Pine Run Elementary School (78)
• Butler Elementary School (87)

Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, grade school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district, according to Niche.com.

According to Niche, the best elementary school in Pennsylvania is Ithan Elementary School in the Radnor Township School District, which also finished in 16th place nationwide.

Click here to see the top 100 elementary schools in Pennsylvania, as ranked by Niche.com.

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