Best Public Schools in Zip Code 19004

Summary:

The 19004 zip code area is home to three exceptional schools - two elementary schools (Cynwyd School and Belmont Hills Elementary School) and one middle school (Bala-Cynwyd Middle School) - all part of the highly-regarded Lower Merion School District. These schools consistently rank among the top performers in Pennsylvania, with Bala-Cynwyd Middle School standing out as the 7th best middle school in the state and both Cynwyd School and Belmont Hills Elementary School ranking in the top 50 elementary schools.

The exceptional academic performance of these schools is evident in their consistently high proficiency rates on PSSA tests, significantly exceeding state averages in math, science, and English language arts. Bala-Cynwyd Middle School, in particular, boasts the highest proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, these schools maintain low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10.1 to 12.4, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students.

Beyond their academic excellence, the schools in the 19004 zip code area also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. This diversity likely contributes to a rich learning environment and prepares students for success in an increasingly global world. The high spending per student in the Lower Merion School District, ranging from $26,731 to $32,025 per student, suggests a significant investment in education that may be a contributing factor to the schools' outstanding performance.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Belmont Hills Elementary School	Public	K-4	200 School Street	Bala Cynwyd	19004	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 645-1420	344	33	10.4	15.7%	250 (72.7%)	12 (3.5%)	15 (4.4%)	48 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	92.5	46^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.0%		90.9	79^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.9%	33	85.9	80.3					83.1	95.8		95.8	87.1	84.5					85.8	$32,025	$308	$31,717
Cynwyd School	Public	K-4	101 W Levering Mill Rd	Bala Cynwyd	19004	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 645-1430	431	35	12.4	10.9%	261 (60.6%)	38 (8.8%)	32 (7.4%)	59 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.5%)	93.2	33^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	97.8%		93	46^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.0%	13	87.1	87.0					87.1	96.3		96.3	83.6	87.7					85.7	$26,731	$257	$26,474
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School	Public	5-8	510 Bryn Mawr Ave	Bala Cynwyd	19004	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 645-1480	809	80	10.1	12.0%	526 (65.0%)	59 (7.3%)	42 (5.2%)	106 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (9.4%)	98	7^th of 893 public middle schools	99.2%		97.2	8^th of 883 public middle schools	99.1%	1			87.2	85.2	70.9	72.6	79.0		94.2	94.2			89.1	88.1	87.6	86.5	87.8	$30,919	$297	$30,622

Cities Near Zip Code 19004

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bala Cynwyd	0.56 mi	3	7^th
Philadelphia	1.22 mi	307	687^th
Merion Station	1.56 mi	1	4^th
Narberth	1.64 mi	2	23^rd
Ardmore	2.56 mi	2	17^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.