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

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students

2. Upper Dublin Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students

3. Lower Merion Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1712 Students

4. Upper Merion Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Upper Merion Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students

5. Springfield Twp Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Springfield Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students

6. Harriton Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students

7. Methacton Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Methacton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students

8. Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1552 Students

9. Perkiomen Valley Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1736 Students

10. Souderton Area Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 809 Students

2. Welsh Valley Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 814 Students

3. Spring-ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 • 640 Students

4. Sandy Run Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 939 Students

5. Perkiomen Valley Ms-west

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students

6. Perkiomen Valley Ms-east

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students

7. Springfield Twp Ms

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Springfield Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students

8. Wissahickon Ms

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students

9. Colonial Ms

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1210 Students

10. Murray Avenue Sch

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students

2. Caley El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Upper Merion Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 416 Students

3. West Broad Street El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Souderton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students

4. Merion El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 446 Students

5. Evergreen El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students

6. Upper Providence El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 447 Students

7. South El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students

8. Vernfield El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Souderton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students

9. Oak Ridge El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Souderton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students

10. Oaks El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

155,705

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

53%

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

A

14.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,857 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Montgomery County, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations