4 high schools in greater Glenside ranked top 100 in PA by U.S. News & World Report

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Abington , Cheltenham , Jenkintown , Lower Moreland , Springfield , Upper Dublin , Upper Moreland | Education

August 18th, 2026 | By Ryan Genova

U.S. News & World Report‘s 2026-2027 Best High Schools list recently ranked four greater Glenside high schools in the state’s top 100.

The rankings are based on six performance measures, including student achievement on state-required assessments, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Jenkintown Middle/High School was a top performer for schools in our area, ranking 49th in the state among the 675 public high schools evaluated.

From the school’s description:

Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Jenkintown Middle/High School is 54%, and the 12th grade enrollment is 55 students. Additionally, 26% of students in the school are economically disadvantaged. 

Upper Dublin High School is ranked 51st in Pennsylvania.

Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Upper Dublin High School is 51%, and the 12th grade enrollment is 337 students. Additionally, 20% of students in the school are economically disadvantaged. 

Lower Moreland High School is ranked 53rd in Pennsylvania.

Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lower Moreland High School is 55%, and the 12th grade enrollment is 235 students. Additionally, 21% of students in the school are economically disadvantaged. 

Springfield Township High School is ranked 86th in Pennsylvania.

Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Springfield Twp High School is 55%, and the 12th grade enrollment is 199 students. Additionally, 24% of students in the school are economically disadvantaged. 

Abington High School is ranked 102nd in Pennsylvania.

Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Abington High School is 50%, and the 12th grade enrollment is 706 students. Additionally, 35% of students in the school are economically disadvantaged. 

Cheltenham High School is ranked 167th in Pennsylvania.

Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Cheltenham High School is 45%, and the 12th grade enrollment is 332 students. Additionally, 47% of students in the school are economically disadvantaged. 

Upper Moreland High School is ranked 189th in Pennsylvania.

Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Upper Moreland High School is 28%, and the 12th grade enrollment is 273 students. Additionally, 43% of students in the school are economically disadvantaged. 

In 2023-2024, Jenkintown High ranked 20th, Lower Moreland High came in at 29th, Abington High at 123rd, Cheltenham High at 140th, and Upper Moreland High School at 283rd.

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