Top Rankings
North Penn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,817 students in North Penn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in North Penn School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
12,817 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
951 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Penn School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.7%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
9%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
52%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,565 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,640 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$315 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$290 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,565
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,640
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best North Penn School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1221 Stump Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-6614
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-6614
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
General Nash Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1560 Liberty Bell Dr
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 368-2407
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 368-2407
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Bridle Path Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bridle Path Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-2200
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-2200
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Gwynedd Square Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1641 Supplee Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-4331
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-4331
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
North Penn Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 S Valley Forge Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-9800
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-9800
Gr: 10-12 | 3,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Walton Farm Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1610 Allentown Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-8800
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-8800
Gr: K-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
North Wales Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Summit St
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-4471
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-4471
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Gwyn-nor Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
139 Hancock Road
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-7105
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 368-7105
Gr: K-6 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
York Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 York Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-6002
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-6002
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Kulp Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Cowpath Rd
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-3061
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-3061
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Pennbrook Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 East Walnut Street
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-9287
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-9287
Gr: 7-9 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Inglewood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1313 Allentown Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2992
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2992
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Squirrel Ln
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-4017
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-4017
Gr: K-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
698 Knapp Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2054
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2054
Gr: K-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Pennfield Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
726 Forty Foot Rd
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-9600
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-9600
Gr: 7-9 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Fairgrounds Road
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-1585
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-1585
Gr: K-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Penndale Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Penn St
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2700
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-2700
Gr: 7-9 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Penn School District?
North Penn School District manages 17 public schools serving 12,817 students.
What is the rank of North Penn School District?
North Penn School District is ranked #92 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Penn School District?
52% of North Penn School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Penn School District?
North Penn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is North Penn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,640 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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