Gladwyne Sch vs Penn Valley Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladwyne Sch
Gladwyne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
556 students
Penn Valley Sch
Narberth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
| Measure | Gladwyne Sch Gladwyne, Pennsylvania | Penn Valley Sch Narberth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,627 | #19 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #540 of 50,301 | #287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 556 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| city | Gladwyne | Narberth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Valley Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 91.2).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 14.9%).
- •Penn Valley Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •Gladwyne Sch is the larger school with 556 students compared with 542.
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 Gladwyne Sch better than Penn Valley Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Valley Sch ranks higher (93.0 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 Gladwyne Sch and Penn Valley Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gladwyne and Narberth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladwyne Sch: 556. Penn Valley Sch: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladwyne Sch and Penn Valley Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Gladwyne Sch is 43rd of 1,627 and Penn Valley Sch is 19th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).