Cynwyd Sch vs Merion El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cynwyd Sch
Bala Cynwyd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
446 students
Merion El Sch
Merion Station · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students
| Measure | Cynwyd Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Merion El Sch Merion Station, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,627 | #4 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #219 of 50,301 | #131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 446 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Merion Station |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merion El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 93.6).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on math proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Merion El Sch does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 14.8%).
- •Merion El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
- •Cynwyd Sch is the larger school with 446 students compared with 438.
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 Cynwyd Sch better than Merion El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Merion El Sch ranks higher (94.6 vs 93.6 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 Cynwyd Sch and Merion El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Merion Station in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cynwyd Sch: 446. Merion El Sch: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cynwyd Sch and Merion El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cynwyd Sch is 14th of 1,627 and Merion El Sch is 4th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).