Best Schools in Norristown, PA
Norristown, PA has a total of 47 schools including 13 high schools, 12 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 33,973 students attend Norristown, PA schools. On average, schools in Norristown score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Norristown exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Norristown, PA
Norristown, PA has 13 high schools with 13,304 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 Norristown score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Norristown exceed expectations.
1. Upper Merion Hs
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Upper Merion Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
2. Conestoga Shs
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2347 Students
3. Methacton Hs
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Methacton Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students
4. Plymouth-whitemarsh Shs
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Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1552 Students
5. Pottsgrove Shs
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Pottsgrove Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
6. Wissahickon Shs
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Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
7. Norristown Area Hs
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Norristown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
8. Phoenixville Area Hs
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Phoenixville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1272 Students
9. Roosevelt Campus Of The Norristown Area
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Norristown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norristown, PA
Norristown, PA has 12 middle schools with 11,211 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 Norristown score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Norristown exceed expectations.
1. Valley Forge Ms
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1110 Students
2. Wissahickon Ms
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Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
3. Colonial Ms
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Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1210 Students
4. Upper Merion Ms
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Upper Merion Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1282 Students
5. Skyview Upper El Sch
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Methacton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 664 Students
6. Arcola Intrmd Sch
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Methacton Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 725 Students
7. Phoenixville Area Ms
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Phoenixville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
8. Boyertown Area Ms-east
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Boyertown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 871 Students
9. East Norriton Ms
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Norristown Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 864 Students
10. Eisenhower Ms
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Norristown Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 812 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norristown, PA
Norristown, PA has 22 elementary schools with 9,458 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 Norristown score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Norristown greatly exceed expectations.
1. Valley Forge El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 575 Students
2. Caley El Sch
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Upper Merion Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 416 Students
3. Oaks El Sch
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Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 562 Students
4. Stony Creek El Sch
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Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 647 Students
5. Colonial El Sch
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Colonial Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 811 Students
6. Schuylkill El Sch
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Phoenixville Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 453 Students
7. Worcester El Sch
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Methacton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 420 Students
8. Arrowhead El Sch
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Methacton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 426 Students
9. Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
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Pottsgrove Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 661 Students
10. Woodland El Sch
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Methacton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 428 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norristown, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norristown, PA has a total population of 86,697 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norristown, 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 Norristown, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norristown, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norristown, 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 Norristown, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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