Cynwyd Sch vs Penn Valley Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 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
Penn Valley Sch
Narberth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
| Measure | Cynwyd Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Penn Valley Sch Narberth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,627 | #19 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #219 of 50,301 | #287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 446 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 81% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Narberth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.6 vs 93.0).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on math proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 14.9%).
- •Penn Valley Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.4).
- •Penn Valley Sch is the larger school with 542 students compared with 446.
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 Penn Valley Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cynwyd Sch and Penn Valley Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Narberth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cynwyd Sch: 446. Penn Valley Sch: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cynwyd Sch and Penn Valley Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cynwyd Sch is 14th of 1,627 and Penn Valley Sch is 19th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).