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Best Schools in Dresher, PA
Dresher, PA has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,545 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Dresher exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dresher, PA
The top high schools in Dresher, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1552 Students
2. Upper Dublin Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
3. Pottsgrove Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pottsgrove Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dresher, PA
The top middle schools in Dresher, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandy Run Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 939 Students
2. Colonial Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1210 Students
3. Pottsgrove Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pottsgrove Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dresher, PA
The top elementary schools in Dresher, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maple Glen El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
2. Jarrettown El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
3. Colonial El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 811 Students
4. Fitzwater El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
5. Ridge Park El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 519 Students
6. Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pottsgrove Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 661 Students
7. The Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 97 Students
8. Ringing Rocks El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pottsgrove Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 368 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dresher, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dresher, PA has a total population of 5,111 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dresher, 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 Dresher, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dresher, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dresher, 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 Dresher, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dresher, PA
How many schools are in Dresher, PA?
Dresher, PA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,545 students in total.
How do schools in Dresher perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Dresher score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Dresher exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dresher?
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: 63%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 67%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Dresher
2 of 2 schools in Dresher carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Dresher. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.