North Penn Sd School District
School District · Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
17
13 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
17
13 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating North Penn Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Penn Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Montgomery EL Sch
North Wales · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gwynedd Square EL Sch
Lansdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bridle Path EL Sch
Lansdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#200 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,888
+$1,748 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
12,997 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
North Penn Sd ranks #200 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. North Penn Sd's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Montgomery EL Sch (8.0/10), Gwynedd Square EL Sch (8.0/10), and Bridle Path EL Sch (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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 North Penn Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Penn Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in North Penn Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Gwynedd Square EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Bridle Path EL Sch | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | North Penn Shs | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | General Nash EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | North Wales EL Sch | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | York Avenue EL Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Walton Farm EL Sch | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Kulp EL Sch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Pennbrook MS | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Penn Sd
North Penn Sd is a Lansdale, Pennsylvania school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 12,997 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $19,888 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, North Penn Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Montgomery EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, North Penn Sd students show an average math proficiency of 64.7% and ELA proficiency of 73.6%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Penn Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Penn Sd with test data.
Schools in North Penn Sd
17 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Lansdale
- Total Enrollment
- 12,997
- Teachers (FTE)
- 969
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Penn Sd?
North Penn Sd has 17 schools in total — 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Penn Sd?
The average composite rating for North Penn Sd is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Penn Sd?
North Penn Sd spends $19,888 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Penn Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Penn Sd is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Penn Sd?
Montgomery EL Sch is the highest-rated school in North Penn Sd with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in North Penn Sd?
Across schools in North Penn Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Penn Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
North Penn Sd has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.6%
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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.
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