For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,850 students in Willow Grove, PA (there are , serving 553 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Willow Grove, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Willow Grove, PA are Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School, Willow Hill School and Upper Moreland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow Grove, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Willow Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Willow Grove, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
School Lane
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-0381
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-0381
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Willow Hill School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Coolidge Avenue
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 657-3800
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 657-3800
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Upper Moreland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Terwood Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 830-1500
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 830-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Center For Arts And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Terwood Rd
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-4800
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Willow Grove, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Willow Grove, PA include Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School, Willow Hill School and Upper Moreland High School.
How many public schools are located in Willow Grove?
4 public schools are located in Willow Grove.
What percentage of students in Willow Grove go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Willow Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Grove?
Willow Grove public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.
