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If school district is driving your home search in Delaware County (and for most families it is), the Springfield School District deserves a close look. It covers Springfield Township and Morton Borough, spans about 7 square miles, and consistently ranks among the top public school districts in the region. Homes here move fast, and buyers who know the market tend to win. I live in Springfield, coach youth sports with the Springfield Athletic Association, and know this district and its neighborhoods as well as anyone. When you are ready to look, I am ready to help.
Springfield School District serves just over 4,400 students across five schools, from kindergarten through twelfth grade. It earns an A rating on Niche, with an A+ for teachers and strong marks across academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. SchoolDigger ranks it 10th out of 606 Pennsylvania school districts overall, with Springfield High School ranking 15th out of 681 PA high schools and Scenic Hills and Sabold Elementary ranking among the top elementary schools in the state. On the Philadelphia Business Journal's statewide assessment-based rankings, Springfield comes in 14th in Pennsylvania. These are not vanity rankings; they reflect a community that takes its schools seriously and consistently invests in them.
The school pipeline works like this: kindergartners and first graders start at the Springfield Literacy Center. For grades 2 through 5, students move to either Sabold Elementary or Scenic Hills Elementary depending on their neighborhood. E.T. Richardson Middle School handles grades 6 through 8, and Springfield High School covers all four years of high school.
Springfield Township is a varied, walkable suburb with a mix of housing styles across several distinct neighborhoods. Here is a quick overview of what you will find:
Springfield has been a tight, school-driven market for years and that has not changed. Well-priced listings regularly draw multiple offers, and inventory stays low because people who buy here tend to stay. Most of the township is owner-occupied. If you are a buyer, having a sharp agent who knows the inventory before it hits the market matters enormously here. If you are a seller, scarcity works in your favor, but presentation and pricing strategy still separate strong outcomes from average ones.
For current listings and recent sales, see my market reports for Springfield and Morton. They pull straight from BrightMLS, so the numbers stay current in a way a written page can't.
For the countywide picture (mortgage rates, how fast homes are selling, and where prices are heading), see my Delaware County housing market update. I refresh it every quarter.
School taxes are the biggest piece of a Delaware County property tax bill, and the Springfield School District rate is a big part of what you'll pay here. My Delaware County property tax guide explains how the bill is built, how the homestead exclusion works, and how to appeal an assessment.
What towns are in the Springfield School District?
The Springfield School District serves Springfield Township and Morton Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Is the Springfield School District a good school district?
Yes, consistently. It ranks 10th out of 606 Pennsylvania school districts on SchoolDigger, 14th in the state on the Philadelphia Business Journal's assessment-based rankings, and earns an overall A from Niche with an A+ for teacher quality.
What are the elementary schools in the Springfield School District?
The district has two elementary schools for grades 2 through 5: Sabold Elementary and Scenic Hills Elementary. Kindergarten and first grade are served at the Springfield Literacy Center.
What are home prices like in the Springfield School District?
The entry point is Morton Borough and the township's smaller twins and capes, most sales are Colonials and split-levels in neighborhoods like Rolling Green and Stoney Creek, and the top end is larger homes in Scenic Hills. For current numbers, my market reports for Springfield and Morton have live listings and recent sales.
How far is the Springfield School District from Philadelphia?
Springfield Township is approximately 12-15 miles from Center City Philadelphia, with typical drive times of 20-30 minutes. SEPTA Regional Rail access is available at Morton and Swarthmore stations on the Media/Elwyn Line.
I have lived in Springfield for years, coached youth athletes here, and watched this market from the inside. Whether you are buying your first home, making a move-up play to land in the district before next school year, or thinking about selling, I can help you navigate the process and find the right fit.
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