Excellent
#84 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 10% of private schools
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary
Elementary School
816 NORRISTOWN RD, Spring House, PA 19477
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#84 of 873
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Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary
Elementary School in Spring House · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary is a private elementary school in Spring House, PA. Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary serves approximately 364 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
816 NORRISTOWN RD, Spring House, PA 19477
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fort Washington El Sch (rated 9.4/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Fort Washington), which scores notably higher. Another option is Maple Glen El Sch (rated 9.2/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Maple Glen), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Shady Grove El Sch (rated 8.4/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Ambler), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Spring House, see our Spring House schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wissahickon SHS Ambler | 0.8 mi | 9.0 |
| Wissahickon MS Ambler | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Lower Gwynedd El Sch Ambler | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| GWYNEDD FRIENDS SCHOOL North Wales | 2.1 mi | — |
| GWYNEDD FRIENDS SCHOOL North Wales | 2.1 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF MERCY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Maple Glen | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Upper Dublin HS Fort Washington | 2.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Fort Washington El Sch Fort Washington | 2.8 mi | 9.4 |
| Maple Glen El Sch Maple Glen | 2.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Shady Grove El Sch Ambler | 3.0 mi | 8.4 |
| GODDARD SCHOOL Montgomeryville | 3.3 mi | — |
| North Wales El Sch North Wales | 3.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Blue Bell El Sch Blue Bell | 3.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch North Wales | 3.3 mi | 6.6 |
| KIDDIE ACADEMY OF MONTGOMERYVILLE North Wales | 3.8 mi | — |
| Pennbrook MS North Wales | 3.4 mi | 6.6 |
| WHITEMARSH MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Blue Bell | 4.1 mi | — |
| WHITEMARSH MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Blue Bell | 4.1 mi | — |
| KIDDIE ACADEMY Horsham | 3.3 mi | — |
| Montgomery El Sch North Wales | 4.3 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19477 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Population
85
College Educated
80%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty Rate
0%
Median Age
71.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary
What grades does Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary serve?
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary?
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary rank in PA?
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary ranks #84 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary a private school?
Yes, Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary a religious school?
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (215) 646-4916
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