For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,960 students in Ambler, PA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Ambler, PA are Lower Gwynedd Elementary School, Maple Glen Elementary School and Shady Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ambler, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ambler have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ambler, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Ambler, 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 elementary schools in Ambler, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ambler, PA include Lower Gwynedd Elementary School, Maple Glen Elementary School and Shady Grove Elementary School. Ambler has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ambler?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ambler.
What is the racial composition of students in Ambler?
Ambler public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ambler are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ambler include: Shady Grove Elementary School vs. Lower Gwynedd Elementary School, Lower Gwynedd Elementary School vs. Shady Grove Elementary School
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