Best Public Schools in Zip Code 19003

Summary:

The 19003 zip code area is home to two standout schools - Lower Merion High School, a top-ranked high school in Pennsylvania, and Chestnutwold Elementary School, a high-performing elementary school. Both schools have consistently earned high rankings and ratings, showcasing their academic excellence and the quality of education they provide to their students.

Lower Merion High School is a standout institution, ranked 9th out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and boasting a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's impressive 87.5% 4-year graduation rate and low 1.6% dropout rate, along with its students' exceptional performance on Keystone Exams, demonstrate the school's commitment to academic achievement. In contrast, Chestnutwold Elementary School, ranked 160th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, also stands out for its strong performance on PSSA exams, with students excelling in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

The data reveals significant differences in spending per student between the two schools, with Lower Merion High School spending $29,676 per student, compared to $16,875 per student at Chestnutwold Elementary School. This disparity in funding may contribute to the schools' ability to provide high-quality educational resources and support for their students. Additionally, both schools serve relatively affluent student populations, as indicated by their low free/reduced lunch rates, which may also play a role in their academic success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chestnutwold Elementary School	Public	K-5	630 Loraine St	Ardmore	19003	Montgomery County	Haverford Township School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 853-5900	589	39	14.9	16.1%	479 (81.3%)	33 (5.6%)	17 (2.9%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.8%)	86.5	160^th of 1526 public elementary schools	89.5%		90.3	91^st of 1534 public elementary schools	94.1%	69				75.5	64.8	66.6	69.1	89.5	89.5	84.2	81.8	81.1	82.4	$16,875	$108	$16,768
Lower Merion High School	Public	9-12	315 E Montgomery Ave	Ardmore	19003	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 645-1810	1,712	141	12.1	17.4%	1,092 (63.8%)	205 (12.0%)	121 (7.1%)	178 (10.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	112 (6.5%)	96.1	9^th of 686 public high schools	98.7%		96.7	6^th of 674 public high schools	99.1%	3	80.1	85.7	90.4											$29,676	$285	$29,391

Cities Near Zip Code 19003

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ardmore	0.4 mi	2	17^th
Havertown	0.68 mi	5	58^th
Wynnewood	1.49 mi	1	11^th
Bryn Mawr	1.64 mi	3	6^th
Upper Darby	2.2 mi	4	713^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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