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 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,425 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 60% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
4,425 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
383 Teachers
124,094 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 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.5%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
67%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,407 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,695 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$44,930 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$43,758 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,407
$26,978
Spending / Student
$25,695
$26,274
Best Garnet Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3280 Foulk Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
(610) 579-3000
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Garnet Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
599 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-4150
Gr: 3-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Garnet Valley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-5100
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Garnet Valley High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
552 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-7745
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-7745
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
114 Station Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-6100
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 579-6100
Gr: K-2 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,425 students.
What is the rank of Garnet Valley School District?
Garnet Valley School District is ranked #49 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garnet Valley School District?
67% of Garnet Valley School District students are White, 22% 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 13:1.
What is Garnet Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,695 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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