Best Schools in Royersford, Pennsylvania
13 schools · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Royersford?
Use this page to compare every school in Royersford by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Upper Providence EL Sch
Elementary · Spring-ford Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Limerick EL Sch
Elementary · Spring-ford Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
Middle · Spring-ford Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Royersford for 2026 are Upper Providence EL Sch (9.3/10), Limerick EL Sch (9.2/10), and Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
13
8 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.8
out of 10
Median Home
$383,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
13
8 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.8
out of 10
Median Home
$383,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 9.3/10 despite 11% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Royersford schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Royersford schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Royersford
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Providence EL Sch | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Limerick EL Sch | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Ctr | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Royersford EL Sch | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Spring-ford MS 7th Grade Ctr | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Brooke EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Spring-ford MS 8th Grade Ctr | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Pope John Paul II High School | 5.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.8/10
- Median household income
- $106,261
- Median home value
- $383,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77%
78% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Royersford compares
Pennsylvania rank
#43 of 408
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Pennsylvania avg (6.3)
Median household income
$106k
134% of Pennsylvania median
Schools in this city
9
About Schools in Royersford, Pennsylvania
Royersford's public schools sit almost entirely within the Spring-Ford Area School District, one of Montgomery County's larger districts. Parents researching the area will find 8 ranked public schools spanning elementary through middle grades, with a collective average score of 8.0 out of 10. That average alone tells a useful story: this is not a district with a few standout schools masking a weak middle — 7 of 8 schools (88%) score 7 or higher, meaning the floor is high across the board.
The elementary tier leads the pack. Limerick El Sch tops the list at 9.6 out of 10, making it one of the strongest-rated elementary schools in the region. Upper Providence El Sch follows at 9.3, and Brooke El Sch rounds out the top three at 8.0. Three elementary schools at or above 8.0 within the same district is uncommon — it signals consistent instructional quality rather than isolated pockets of performance.
The middle school years hold up equally well. Spring-Ford MS 7th Grade Ctr and Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th both score 7.9 out of 10. That continuity matters: students transitioning out of the strong elementary tier don't face a performance cliff. The district maintains academic standards through at least the middle grades, which gives families a longer runway of confidence when choosing where to put down roots.
For parents weighing a move to Royersford, the data points in one direction: school quality here is both high and consistent. The 9.6 at Limerick sets a ceiling most comparable towns can't match, and the 88% rate of schools scoring 7-plus confirms this isn't one exceptional campus carrying mediocre neighbors. The main homework for families is understanding attendance boundaries — with multiple strong elementary options in the same district, your specific address determines which school your child attends. Check boundary maps through Spring-Ford Area School District directly before committing to a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 437 students · Kindergarten–4th | 9.3 | ||
| 2 | 247 students · Kindergarten–4th | 9.2 | ||
| 3 | 386 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.1 | ||
| 4 | 409 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.8 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | School of Faith in God
Private
7 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 2 | Goddard School
Private
11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
| 3 | School of Faith in God
Private
7 students · 7th–12th | — | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,288 students · 5th–6th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 677 students · 7th–7th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 613 students · 8th–8th | 5.9 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,662 students · 9th–12th | 8.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Pope John Paul II High School
Private
720 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
Schools in Royersford
Royersford, Pennsylvania · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$106,261
Median Home Value
$383,500
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
Population
28,050
College Educated
48%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Community Profile
Royersford has a median household income of $106,261. It is a well-educated community where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $383,500, with a median rent of $1,688/month. The local poverty rate of 6.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Pennsylvania
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Royersford, Pennsylvania
How many schools are in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
Royersford has 13 schools, including 8 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Royersford is 7.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked school in Royersford on MySchoolScout is Upper Providence EL Sch with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked elementary school in Royersford on MySchoolScout is Upper Providence EL Sch with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked middle school in Royersford on MySchoolScout is Spring-ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best high school in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked high school in Royersford on MySchoolScout is Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Ctr with a composite score of 8.4/10.
How many school districts serve Royersford, Pennsylvania?
Royersford is served by 1 school district: Spring-ford Area Sd.
What is the education level in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
According to Census data, 48% of adults in Royersford have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Royersford is approximately $106,261 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
Yes, Royersford has 5 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Pope John Paul II High School with a score of 5.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Royersford is 10.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Royersford, Pennsylvania?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.