Top Rankings
Lower Merion School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,518 students in Lower Merion School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Lower Merion School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lower Merion School District are Merion Elementary School, Gladwyne School and Lower Merion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lower Merion School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
8,518 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
764 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Lower Merion School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 679 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 97% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
965 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
556 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
738 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
9%
14%
# White Students
5,535 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
65%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
715 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
356
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
573
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
646
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
642
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
673
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
662
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
648
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
662
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
683
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
693
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
730
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
768
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
782
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,969 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,209 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$289 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$300 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,969
$23,649
Spending / Student
$35,209
$23,073
Best Lower Merion School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
549 S Bowman Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Grades: K-4
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Gladwyne School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 West Righters Mill Rd
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 645-1440
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 645-1440
Grades: K-4
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Lower Merion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
315 E Montgomery Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1810
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,712 students
Rank: #44.
Harriton Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 N Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 658-3950
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 658-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #55.
Penn Wynne School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Haverford Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 645-1450
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 645-1450
Grades: K-4
| 615 students
Rank: #66.
Cynwyd School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 W Levering Mill Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1430
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1430
Grades: K-4
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
Penn Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Righters Mill Rd
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 645-1460
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 645-1460
Grades: K-4
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 School Street
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1420
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1420
Grades: K-4
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Bala-cynwyd Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 Bryn Mawr Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1480
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1480
Grades: 5-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1010.
Welsh Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Tower Lane
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 658-3920
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 658-3920
Grades: 5-8
| 814 students
Rank: n/an/a
Black Rock Middle School
Magnet School
1860 W Montgomery Ave
Villanova, PA 19085
(484) 418-2222
Villanova, PA 19085
(484) 418-2222
Grades: 5-8
| 1,032 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lower Merion School District?
Lower Merion School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,518 students.
What is the rank of Lower Merion School District?
Lower Merion School District is ranked #9 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lower Merion School District?
65% of Lower Merion School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lower Merion School District?
Lower Merion School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Lower Merion School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,209 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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