For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,329 students in Ambler, PA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,415 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Ambler, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Ambler, PA are Maple Glen Elementary School, Lower Gwynedd Elementary School and Shady Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ambler, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Ambler have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ambler, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Glen Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1581 Fort Washington Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 643-3421
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 643-3421
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
571 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 W Skippack Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8106
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8106
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #44.
Wissahickon MiddleSchool
(Math: 46% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8110
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8110
Grades: 6-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #55.
Wissahickon Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
521 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Ambler, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 Limekiln Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 420-5800
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 420-5800
Grades: K
| 95 students
131 Rosemary Ave
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8104
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8104
Grades: K-3
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ambler, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Ambler, PA include Maple Glen Elementary School, Lower Gwynedd Elementary School and Shady Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ambler, PA?
5 public schools are located in Ambler, PA.
What percentage of students in Ambler, PA go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Ambler, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ambler, PA?
Ambler, PA public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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