Excellent
#36 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Gladwyne Sch
Elementary School · Lower Merion Sd · Gladwyne, PA
A Lower Merion Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
230 West Righters Mill Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035
- Math 86% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gladwyne Sch score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
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 85% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gladwyne 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,388,300
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
83.8%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19035; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gladwyne Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| The Gateway SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Noreen Cook Center for Ece of Har Zion TemplePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Penn Valley SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 500 | 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
- #8 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
Gladwyne Sch is listed in Lower Merion SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gladwyne Sch
Gladwyne Sch is a public elementary school in Gladwyne, PA, part of Lower Merion Sd, serving approximately 545 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gladwyne Sch
What grades does Gladwyne Sch serve?
Gladwyne Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Gladwyne Sch?
Gladwyne Sch has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladwyne Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladwyne Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gladwyne Sch rank in PA?
Gladwyne Sch ranks #36 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Gladwyne Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Gladwyne Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Gladwyne Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gladwyne Sch has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gladwyne Sch a charter school?
No, Gladwyne Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gladwyne Sch a Title I school?
No, Gladwyne Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gladwyne Sch?
12.5% of students at Gladwyne 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
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (610) 645-1440
- Area population (ZIP 19035)
- 3,779
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 19035; 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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