Best Schools in Montgomery County, PA
Montgomery County, PA has a total of 308 schools including 79 high schools, 42 middle schools and 185 elementary schools. A total of 155,705 students attend Montgomery County, PA schools. On average, schools in Montgomery County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Montgomery County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Montgomery County, PA
Montgomery County, PA has 79 high schools with 52,983 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Montgomery County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Montgomery County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
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Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
2. Upper Dublin Hs
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Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
3. Lower Merion Hs
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1712 Students
4. Upper Merion Hs
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Upper Merion Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
5. Springfield Twp Hs
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Springfield Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
6. Harriton Shs
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
7. Methacton Hs
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Methacton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students
8. Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs
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Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1552 Students
9. Perkiomen Valley Hs
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Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1736 Students
10. Souderton Area Shs
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Souderton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2129 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, PA
Montgomery County, PA has 42 middle schools with 34,044 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Montgomery County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Montgomery County meet expectations.
1. Bala-cynwyd Ms
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 809 Students
2. Welsh Valley Ms
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 814 Students
3. Spring-ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr
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Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 • 640 Students
4. Sandy Run Ms
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Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 939 Students
5. Perkiomen Valley Ms-west
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Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
6. Perkiomen Valley Ms-east
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Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
7. Springfield Twp Ms
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Springfield Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
8. Wissahickon Ms
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Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
9. Colonial Ms
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Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1210 Students
10. Murray Avenue Sch
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Lower Moreland Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, PA
Montgomery County, PA has 185 elementary schools with 60,762 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Montgomery County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Montgomery County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Fort Washington El Sch
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Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students
2. Caley El Sch
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Upper Merion Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 416 Students
3. West Broad Street El Sch
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Souderton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
4. Merion El Sch
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 446 Students
5. Evergreen El Sch
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Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
6. Upper Providence El Sch
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Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 447 Students
7. South El Sch
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Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
8. Vernfield El Sch
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Souderton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
9. Oak Ridge El Sch
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Souderton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
10. Oaks El Sch
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Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 562 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montgomery County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montgomery County, PA has a total population of 856,553 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montgomery County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 59%
- Projected Test Scores: 57%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 55%
- Projected Test Scores: 49%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 68%
- Projected Test Scores: 61%
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- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
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- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 27%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
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- Projected Test Scores: 44%
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- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 49%
- Projected Test Scores: 45%
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