Garnet Valley School District

80 Station Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Garnet Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,448 students in Garnet Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Garnet Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,448 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
378 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Garnet Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#46 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
58%
36%
75%
55%
80%
57%
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
68%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,888 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,873 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,888
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,873
$23,119

Best Garnet Valley School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garnet Valley High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
552 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-7745
Grades: 9-12
| 1,500 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3280 Foulk Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Garnet Valley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
599 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Grades: 3-5
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
Garnet Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: n/an/a
114 Station Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-6100
Grades: K-2
| 622 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,448 students.
What is the rank of Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District is ranked #51 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garnet Valley School District?
68% of Garnet Valley School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Garnet Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,873 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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