Top Rankings
Garnet Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,448 students in Garnet Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Garnet Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,448 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
378 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Garnet Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.59
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
921 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
21%
5%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
115 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
3,041 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
68%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
271
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
323
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
303
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
340
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
341
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
351
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
370
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
380
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
392
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
382
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,888 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,873 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,888
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,873
$23,119
Best Garnet Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garnet Valley High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
552 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-7745
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-7745
Grades: 9-12
| 1,500 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3280 Foulk Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Garnet Valley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
599 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Grades: 3-5
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
Garnet Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-5100
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: n/an/a
114 Station Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-6100
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-6100
Grades: K-2
| 622 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,448 students.
What is the rank of Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District is ranked #51 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garnet Valley School District?
68% of Garnet Valley School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Garnet Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,873 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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