Best Ardmore Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,240 students in Ardmore, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 568 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Ardmore, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ardmore, PA are Lower Merion High School and Chestnutwold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ardmore, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Ardmore have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Ardmore, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Merion High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
315 E Montgomery Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Chestnutwold Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
630 Loraine St
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 853-5900
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ardmore, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ardmore, PA include Lower Merion High School and Chestnutwold Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ardmore?
2 public schools are located in Ardmore.
What percentage of students in Ardmore go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Ardmore are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ardmore?
Ardmore public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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