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Best Schools in North Wales, PA
North Wales, PA has 20 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 15,717 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in North Wales exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Wales, PA
The top high schools in North Wales, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wissahickon Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
2. Hatboro-horsham Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatboro-horsham Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1379 Students
3. North Penn Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 3184 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Wales, PA
The top middle schools in North Wales, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wissahickon Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
2. Pennbrook Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 807 Students
3. Keith Valley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatboro-horsham Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
4. Penndale Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1208 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Wales, PA
The top elementary schools in North Wales, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stony Creek El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 647 Students
2. Lower Gwynedd El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wissahickon Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
3. Montgomery El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 643 Students
4. Gwynedd Square El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 616 Students
5. Bridle Path El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 503 Students
6. North Wales El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 462 Students
7. Simmons El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatboro-horsham Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
8. Gwyn-nor El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 604 Students
9. Knapp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 602 Students
10. Gwynedd Friends School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwynedd Friends School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Wales, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Wales, PA has a total population of 28,211 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Wales, 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 North Wales, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Wales, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Wales, 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 North Wales, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Wales, PA
How many schools are in North Wales, PA?
North Wales, PA has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,717 students in total.
How do schools in North Wales perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in North Wales score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in North Wales exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Wales?
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: 62%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in North Wales
4 of 4 schools in North Wales carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in North Wales. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (4)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.