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Best Schools in Ambler, PA
Ambler, PA has 23 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 20,720 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Ambler exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ambler, PA
The top high schools in Ambler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs
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Projected Test Scores
Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1552 Students
2. Wissahickon Shs
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Projected Test Scores
Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
3. Upper Dublin Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
4. Hatboro-horsham Shs
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Hatboro-horsham Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1379 Students
5. North Penn Shs
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Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 3184 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ambler, PA
The top middle schools in Ambler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wissahickon Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
2. Sandy Run Ms
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Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 939 Students
3. Pennbrook Ms
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North Penn Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 807 Students
4. Colonial Ms
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Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1210 Students
5. Keith Valley Ms
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Hatboro-horsham Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ambler, PA
The top elementary schools in Ambler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Washington El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students
2. Stony Creek El Sch
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Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 647 Students
3. Maple Glen El Sch
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Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
4. Whitemarsh El Sch
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Colonial Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 480 Students
5. Jarrettown El Sch
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Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
6. Colonial El Sch
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Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 811 Students
7. Lower Gwynedd El Sch
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Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
8. Shady Grove El Sch
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Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 664 Students
9. Simmons El Sch
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Hatboro-horsham Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
10. Gwyn-nor El Sch
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North Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 604 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ambler, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ambler, PA has a total population of 34,081 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ambler, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ambler, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ambler, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ambler, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ambler, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ambler, PA
How many schools are in Ambler, PA?
Ambler, PA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 20,720 students in total.
How do schools in Ambler perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Ambler score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Ambler exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ambler?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Ambler
4 of 4 schools in Ambler carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Ambler. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.