For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,570 students in Norristown, PA (there are 16 private schools, serving 1,589 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Norristown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Norristown, PA are Methacton High School, Woodland Elementary School and Eagleville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norristown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Norristown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Norristown, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Methacton High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 Kriebel Mill Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Woodland Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Eagleville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Summit Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Skyview Upper Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 B Eagleville Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 5-6
| 651 students
Rank: #55.
Arcola Intrmd School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40001a Eagleville Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 771 students
Rank: #66.
Paul V Fly Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Potshop Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Grades: K-4
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Norristown Area High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Eagle Dr
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,229 students
Rank: #88.
Marshall Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1525 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-8550
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-8550
Grades: K-4
| 610 students
Rank: #99.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Arch & Summit Streets
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Grades: 1-4
| 332 students
Rank: #1010.
East Norriton MiddleSchool
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Roland Dr
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Grades: 5-8
| 910 students
Rank: #1111.
Cole Manor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Springview Rd
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Rank: #1212.
Eisenhower MiddleSchool
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Grades: 5-8
| 790 students
Rank: #1313.
Gotwals Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 E Oak St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1077
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1077
Grades: 1-4
| 355 students
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Campus Of The Norristown Area
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1161 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-9720
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-9720
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #1515.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 N Whitehall Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-6000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-6000
Grades: K-4
| 478 students
Rank: #1616.
Stewart MiddleSchool
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Grades: 5-8
| 797 students
Rank: n/an/a
1020 Sandy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Grades: K
| 293 students
Norristown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2765 Egypt Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norristown, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Norristown, PA include Methacton High School, Woodland Elementary School and Eagleville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norristown, PA?
17 public schools are located in Norristown, PA.
What percentage of students in Norristown, PA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Norristown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norristown, PA?
Norristown, PA public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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