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Penn Valley School

301 Righters Mill Rd
Narberth, PA 19072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Penn Valley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Penn Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Penn Valley School's student population of 500 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

School Rankings

Penn Valley School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Valley School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#107 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
78%
36%
84%
55%
≥95%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
8%
14%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penn Valley School's ranking?
Penn Valley School is ranked #107 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Valley School often compared to?
Penn Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Wynne School, Gladwyne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn Valley School?
500 students attend Penn Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Penn Valley School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Valley School?
Penn Valley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Valley School offer ?
Penn Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Valley School part of?
Penn Valley School is part of Lower Merion School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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