For the 2025 school year, there are 156 public schools serving 114,420 students in Montgomery County, PA (there are , serving 35,063 private students). 77% 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 55% 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merion Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
549 S Bowman Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Gr: K-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Gladwyne School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 West Righters Mill Rd
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 645-1440
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 645-1440
Gr: K-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Stony Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1721 Yost Rd
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8108
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8108
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cynwyd School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 W Levering Mill Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1430
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1430
Gr: K-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Penn Wynne School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Haverford Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 645-1450
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 645-1450
Gr: K-4 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Penn Valley School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Righters Mill Rd
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 645-1460
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 645-1460
Gr: K-4 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Souderton Cs Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Lower Merion High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
315 E Montgomery Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1810
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,757 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Bala-cynwyd Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Bryn Mawr Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1480
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1480
Gr: 5-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 School Street
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1420
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1420
Gr: K-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Maple Glen Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1581 Fort Washington Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 643-3421
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 643-3421
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
571 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Gr: K-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Skippack Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4081 Heckler Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 409-6060
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 409-6060
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Upper Providence Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
833 South Lewis Rd Bldg 3
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6009
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6009
Gr: K-4 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 E Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-1500
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,597 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
542 Plymouth Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-8190
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-8190
Gr: K-3 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Whitemarsh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4120 Joshua Rd
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Gr: K-3 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Chestnutwold Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
630 Loraine St
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 853-5900
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 853-5900
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
Welsh Valley Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
325 Tower Lane
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 658-3920
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 658-3920
Gr: 5-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
Worcester Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3017 Skippack Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(610) 489-5000
Lansdale, PA 19446
(610) 489-5000
Gr: K-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2222.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Kagey Rd
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 409-9751
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 409-9751
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2323.
Jarrettown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1520 Limekiln Pike
Dresher, PA 19025
(215) 643-8951
Dresher, PA 19025
(215) 643-8951
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Blue Bell Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Symphony Ln
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8102
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 619-8102
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Rydal Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1160 Huntingdon Pike
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 884-1308
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 884-1308
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2626.
Salford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2721 Barndt Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(610) 287-9197
Harleysville, PA 19438
(610) 287-9197
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Limerick Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
81 Limerick Center Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6007
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6007
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1221 Stump Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-6614
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-6614
Gr: K-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2929.
Spring-ford Middle School 7th Grade Center
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
833 South Lewis Road, Building
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6010
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6010
Gr: 7 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
833 South Lewis Road, Building
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6003
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6003
Gr: 5-6 | 1,288 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Oaks School Dr
Oaks, PA 19456
(610) 705-6008
Oaks, PA 19456
(610) 705-6008
Gr: K-4 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3232.
General Nash Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1560 Liberty Bell Dr
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 368-2407
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 368-2407
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Candlebrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Prince Frederick St
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3702
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3702
Gr: K-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Colonial Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 Flourtown Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 941-0426
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 941-0426
Gr: 4-5 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Ridge Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Karrs Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 825-1083
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 825-1083
Gr: K-3 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2765 Egypt Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Gr: K-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
69 Meadowbrook Avenue
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 420-5300
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 420-5300
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
920 Morris St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6635
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6635
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Gr: 7-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1125 Limekiln Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 420-5800
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 420-5800
Gr: K | 95 students Minority enrollment: 29%
250 Maple Ave
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-9121
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-9121
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
131 Rosemary Ave
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8104
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8104
Gr: K-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Old York And Melrose Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 90%
29 East First Ave Trappe Bldg
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-1196
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-1196
Gr: 8-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 4%
2925 Byberry Rd
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 674-2446
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 674-2446
Gr: K-5 | 721 students Minority enrollment: 14%
400 S Lewis Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6011
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6011
Gr: 9 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
3990 Orangemans Road
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 325-1700
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 325-1700
Gr: 3-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
3980 Orangemans Road
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 325-1400
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 325-1400
Gr: K-2 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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?
77% 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery County include: Indian Crest Middle School vs. Indian Valley Middle School, Indian Valley Middle School vs. Indian Crest Middle School, Woodland Elementary School vs. Eagleville Elementary School
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