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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Montgomery County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 156 public schools serving 114,420 students in Montgomery County, PA (there are 230 private schools, serving 37,814 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%). Montgomery County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, PA are Merion Elementary School, Gladwyne School and Stony Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merion Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
549 S Bowman Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Gr: K-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Gladwyne School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
230 West Righters Mill Rd
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 645-1440
Gr: K-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Stony Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1721 Yost Rd
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8108
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Fort Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Highland & Fort Washington Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8961
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cynwyd School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 W Levering Mill Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1430
Gr: K-4 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Penn Wynne School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250 Haverford Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 645-1450
Gr: K-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Penn Valley School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Righters Mill Rd
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 645-1460
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Souderton Cs Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 E Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Lower Merion High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
315 E Montgomery Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Bala-cynwyd Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
510 Bryn Mawr Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1480
Gr: 5-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 School Street
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1420
Gr: K-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Maple Glen Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1581 Fort Washington Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 643-3421
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
571 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Skippack Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4081 Heckler Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 409-6060
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Upper Providence Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
833 South Lewis Rd Bldg 3
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6009
Gr: K-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 E Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
542 Plymouth Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-8190
Gr: K-3 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Whitemarsh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4120 Joshua Rd
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Gr: K-3 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Chestnutwold Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
630 Loraine St
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 853-5900
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
Welsh Valley Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
325 Tower Lane
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 658-3920
Gr: 5-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Worcester Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3017 Skippack Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(610) 489-5000
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2222.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
98 Kagey Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 409-9751
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Jarrettown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1520 Limekiln Pike
Dresher, PA 19025
(215) 643-8951
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2424.
Blue Bell Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Symphony Ln
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8102
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Rydal Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1160 Huntingdon Pike
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 884-1308
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2626.
Salford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2721 Barndt Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(610) 287-9197
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Limerick Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
81 Limerick Center Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6007
Gr: K-4 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1221 Stump Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-6614
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2929.
Spring-ford Middle School 7th Grade Center
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
833 South Lewis Road
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6010
Gr: 7 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3030.
Spring-ford Intrmd School 5th/6th
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
833 South Lewis Road
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6003
Gr: 5-6 | 1,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3131.
Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
325 Oaks School Dr
Oaks, PA 19456
(610) 705-6008
Gr: K-4 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3232.
General Nash Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1560 Liberty Bell Dr
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 368-2407
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Candlebrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
310 Prince Frederick St
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3702
Gr: K-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Colonial Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
230 Flourtown Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 941-0426
Gr: 4-5 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3535.
Ridge Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Karrs Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 825-1083
Gr: K-3 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, PA include Merion Elementary School, Gladwyne School and Stony Creek Elementary School. Montgomery County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
156 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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