Best Schools in Montgomery County, PA
Montgomery County, PA has 296 public schools (29 high, 36 middle, 184 elementary) serving 146,461 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Montgomery County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montgomery County, PA
The top high schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lower Merion Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1712 Students
2. Harriton Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
3. Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1552 Students
4. Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
5. Wissahickon Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
6. Perkiomen Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1736 Students
7. Springfield Twp Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
8. Souderton Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Souderton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2129 Students
9. Upper Dublin Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
10. Methacton Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Methacton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, PA
The top middle schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black Rock Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1032 Students
2. Welsh Valley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 814 Students
3. Bala-cynwyd Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 809 Students
4. Murray Avenue Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Moreland Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 603 Students
5. Spring-ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 • 615 Students
6. Wissahickon Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
7. Sandy Run Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 939 Students
8. Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1278 Students
9. Skyview Upper El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Methacton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 664 Students
10. Perkiomen Valley Ms-east
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkiomen Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, PA
The top elementary schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Washington El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students
2. Conshohocken El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 212 Students
3. Merion El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 446 Students
4. Stony Creek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 647 Students
5. Penn Valley Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 514 Students
6. Maple Glen El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
7. Belmont Hills El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 344 Students
8. Worcester El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Methacton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 420 Students
9. Whitemarsh El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 480 Students
10. Gladwyne Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 540 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.
Questions About Schools in Montgomery County, PA
How many schools are in Montgomery County, PA?
Montgomery County, PA has 296 public schools: 29 high schools, 36 middle schools and 184 elementary schools, serving 146,461 students in total.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform on state tests?
On average, 296 schools in Montgomery County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Montgomery County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montgomery County?
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: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Montgomery County
44 places in Montgomery County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (44)
- Norristown (12)
- Lansdale (10)
- Pottstown (10)
- King Of Prussia (7)
- Royersford (7)
- Souderton (6)
- Abington (4)
- Ambler (4)
- Collegeville (4)
- Eagleville (4)
- Harleysville (4)
- Hatboro (4)
- Horsham (4)
- Huntingdon Valley (4)
- North Wales (4)
- Plymouth Meeting (4)
- Bala Cynwyd (3)
- Elkins Park (3)
- Hatfield (3)
- Willow Grove (3)
- Wyncote (3)
- Blue Bell (2)
- Conshohocken (2)
- Dresher (2)
- Fort Washington (2)
- Glenside (2)
- Jenkintown (2)
- Narberth (2)
- Pennsburg (2)
- Bridgeport (1)
- Cheltenham (1)
- East Greenville (1)
- Frederick (1)
- Gilbertsville (1)
- Gladwyne (1)
- Green Lane (1)
- Lafayette Hill (1)
- Merion Station (1)
- Oaks (1)
- Oreland (1)
- Schwenksville (1)
- Telford (1)
- Trappe (1)
- Wynnewood (1)
School districts (20)
- North Penn SD (17 schools)
- Norristown Area SD (12 schools)
- Spring-Ford Area SD (11 schools)
- Lower Merion SD (10 schools)
- Abington SD (9 schools)
- Souderton Area SD (9 schools)
- Cheltenham SD (7 schools)
- Colonial SD (7 schools)
- Methacton SD (7 schools)
- Perkiomen Valley SD (7 schools)
- Upper Merion Area SD (7 schools)
- Hatboro-Horsham SD (6 schools)
- Pottstown SD (6 schools)
- Upper Dublin SD (6 schools)
- Wissahickon SD (6 schools)
- Pottsgrove SD (5 schools)
- Upper Perkiomen SD (5 schools)
- Springfield Township SD (4 schools)
- Lower Moreland Township SD (3 schools)
- Upper Moreland Township SD (3 schools)