For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,790 students in Fort Washington, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,340 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in Fort Washington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Washington, PA are Fort Washington Elementary School and Upper Dublin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Washington, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Fort Washington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fort Washington, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Highland & Fort Washington Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8961
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8961
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Upper Dublin High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Loch Alsh Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8900
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Washington, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Washington, PA include Fort Washington Elementary School and Upper Dublin High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Washington?
2 public schools are located in Fort Washington.
What percentage of students in Fort Washington go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in Fort Washington are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Washington?
Fort Washington public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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