Best Public Schools in Zip Code 19066

Summary:

The 19066 zip code is home to a single exceptional elementary school, Merion Elementary School, which is part of the highly-ranked Lower Merion School District. Merion Elementary consistently ranks among the top 3-18 elementary schools in Pennsylvania, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 and high per-student spending of $27,416, the school provides a supportive and enriching learning environment for its 446 students in grades K-4.

Merion Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts significantly exceeding state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 88.1% in Math, 95.9% in Science, and 91.3% in English Language Arts, compared to 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53% at the state level, respectively. This consistent academic excellence demonstrates Merion Elementary's commitment to providing a high-quality education for its students.

The relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rate of 13.23% at Merion Elementary suggests a more affluent student population, which may contribute to the school's outstanding performance. However, the school's exceptional ranking, academic achievements, and investment in its students' learning environment make it a standout educational institution in the 19066 zip code, providing an exceptional educational experience for the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Merion Elementary School	Public	K-4	549 S Bowman Ave	Merion Station	19066	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 645-1470	446	38	11.6	13.2%	287 (64.3%)	21 (4.7%)	25 (5.6%)	62 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.4%)	93.8	18^th of 1526 public elementary schools	98.8%		94.3	17^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.9%	1	87.1	89.0	88.1	95.9	95.9	92.9	90.1	91.3	$27,416	$263	$27,153

Cities Near Zip Code 19066

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Merion Station	0.16 mi	1	4^th
Bala Cynwyd	0.91 mi	3	7^th
Philadelphia	1.04 mi	307	687^th
Narberth	1.45 mi	2	23^rd
Ardmore	1.5 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.

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