For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,850 students in Willow Grove, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 553 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Willow Grove, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Willow Grove, PA are Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School, Upper Moreland High School and Willow Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow Grove, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Willow Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Willow Grove, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
School Lane
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-0381
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-0381
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Moreland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Terwood Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 830-1500
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 830-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Hill School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Coolidge Avenue
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 657-3800
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 657-3800
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Eastern Center For Arts And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Terwood Rd
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-4800
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Willow Grove, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Willow Grove, PA include Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School, Upper Moreland High School and Willow Hill School.
How many public schools are located in Willow Grove?
4 public schools are located in Willow Grove.
What percentage of students in Willow Grove go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Willow Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Grove?
Willow Grove public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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