Excellent
#54 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 2% in state
Cynwyd Sch
Elementary School · Lower Merion Sd · Bala Cynwyd, PA
A Lower Merion Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 W Levering Mill Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
- Math 84% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cynwyd Sch score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 83% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cynwyd Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,781
Median home value
$616,000
Median rent
$1,791/mo
College educated
72.5%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens School at St JohnsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Waldron Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Gan Chabad of the Main LinePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Belmont Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lower Merion Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $31,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cynwyd Sch is listed in Lower Merion SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cynwyd Sch
Cynwyd Sch is a public elementary school in Bala Cynwyd, PA, part of Lower Merion Sd, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cynwyd Sch
What grades does Cynwyd Sch serve?
Cynwyd Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Cynwyd Sch?
Cynwyd Sch has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cynwyd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cynwyd Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cynwyd Sch rank in PA?
Cynwyd Sch ranks #54 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cynwyd Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Cynwyd Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cynwyd Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cynwyd Sch has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cynwyd Sch a charter school?
No, Cynwyd Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cynwyd Sch a Title I school?
No, Cynwyd Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cynwyd Sch?
14.7% of students at Cynwyd Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (610) 645-1430
- Area population (ZIP 19004)
- 10,439
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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