For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,417 students in 19002, PA (there are , serving 1,741 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 19002, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19002, PA are Wissahickon Sr. High School, Lower Gwynedd Elementary School and Maple Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19002 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19002, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19002, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wissahickon Sr. High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
521 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Grades: 9-12
| 1,457 students
Rank: #22.
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
571 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8100
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Glen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1581 Fort Washington Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 643-3421
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 643-3421
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 W Skippack Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8106
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8106
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Wissahickon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8110
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8110
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
19002, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 Limekiln Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 420-5800
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 420-5800
Grades: K
| 95 students
131 Rosemary Ave
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8104
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8104
Grades: K-3
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19002, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19002, PA include Wissahickon Sr. High School, Lower Gwynedd Elementary School and Maple Glen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19002?
5 public schools are located in 19002.
What percentage of students in 19002 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 19002 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19002?
19002 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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