Belmont Hills El Sch vs Gladwyne Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Hills El Sch
Bala Cynwyd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
358 students
Gladwyne Sch
Gladwyne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
556 students
| Measure | Belmont Hills El Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Gladwyne Sch Gladwyne, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,627 | #43 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #295 of 50,301 | #540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 358 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Gladwyne |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 91.2).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 15.4%).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.6).
- •Gladwyne Sch is the larger school with 556 students compared with 358.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belmont Hills El Sch better than Gladwyne Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Belmont Hills El Sch ranks higher (92.9 vs 91.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belmont Hills El Sch and Gladwyne Sch?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Gladwyne in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Hills El Sch: 358. Gladwyne Sch: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Hills El Sch and Gladwyne Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Belmont Hills El Sch is 20th of 1,627 and Gladwyne Sch is 43rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).