Schools in Lower Merion SD, Pennsylvania (2025)
11 schools · 8,533 students · 11 public · median Enrollment 621.
Lower Merion SD, in Pennsylvania, has 11 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,533 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high; by sector 11 public.
The median Enrollment across Lower Merion SD's schools is 621, above the Pennsylvania median of 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
11 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Merion El Sch (94.6, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Bala-Cynwyd MS (93.6, top 5% of middle schools nationally), and Black Rock MS (93.6, top 5% of middle schools nationally). 11 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Lower Merion HS (1,674 students), Harriton SHS (1,239 students), Black Rock MS (1,077 students).
Schools are spread across 8 citys, with the most in Bala Cynwyd (3), Narberth (2), Merion Station (1), Villanova (1).
Ranked schools in Lower Merion SD
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 195Merion El SchMerion Station · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 438 students
- 294Bala-Cynwyd MSBala Cynwyd · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 794 students
- 394Black Rock MSVillanova · Public Middle15% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,077 students
- 494Cynwyd SchBala Cynwyd · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 446 students
- 593Harriton SHSRosemont · Public High87% Math proficiency · 1,239 students
- 693Welsh Valley MSNarberth · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 788 students
- 793Penn Valley SchNarberth · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 893Belmont Hills El SchBala Cynwyd · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 992Penn Wynne SchWynnewood · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 621 students
- 1091Lower Merion HSArdmore · Public High87% Math proficiency · 1,674 students
- 1191Gladwyne SchGladwyne · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 556 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merion El Sch Merion Station · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 94.6 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 2 | Bala-Cynwyd MS Bala Cynwyd · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 93.6 Top 5% | 71% Math proficiency | 794 |
| 3 | Black Rock MS Villanova · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 93.6 Top 5% | 15% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,077 |
| 4 | Cynwyd Sch Bala Cynwyd · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 93.6 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 5 | Harriton SHS Rosemont · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 93.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,239 |
| 6 | Welsh Valley MS Narberth · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 93.1 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 788 |
| 7 | Penn Valley Sch Narberth · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 93.0 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 8 | Belmont Hills El Sch Bala Cynwyd · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92.9 Top 5% | 78% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 9 | Penn Wynne Sch Wynnewood · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92.0 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 10 | Lower Merion HS Ardmore · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,674 |
| 11 | Gladwyne Sch Gladwyne · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 91.2 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 556 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lower Merion SD?
Merion El Sch is the highest-ranked school in Lower Merion SD with a Success Index (US) of 94.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lower Merion SD?
Lower Merion SD has 11 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) educating 8,533 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lower Merion SD?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lower Merion SD is 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.