For the 2025-26 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, Willow Hill School and Upper Moreland High 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 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
School Lane
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-0381
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 784-0381
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Willow Hill School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Coolidge Avenue
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 657-3800
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 657-3800
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Upper Moreland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Terwood Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 830-1500
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 830-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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, Willow Hill School and Upper Moreland High 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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