Cheltenham Receives 'A-' School District Ranking

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — The Cheltenham School District was among the more than 100 state school districts to receive at least an A- score in the latest comprehensive ranking from the education analysis service Niche.

The school district received an overall "A-" rating from Niche.

Niche’s 2027 Best School Districts in America rankings combine federal and state data, school statistics, and over 3 million reviews from students, parents, and teachers to evaluate schools beyond test scores.

Cheltenham was ranked 87th of the list with an overall rating of an "A-" and an "A" for teachers, diversity, and college preparation.

The school district received B+ rankings for Sports and Academics.

A "B" ranking was given for Clubs and Activities, with "B-" grades for Administration, and Food. The district received a "C-" ranking for Resources and Facilities.

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This year, Niche updated its methodology and created separate public and private rankings for categories including arts, diversity, college prep and teachers. It also introduced school-type-specific methodologies for boarding schools and private online high schools.