For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 504 students in Lafayette Hill, PA (there are , serving 687 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in Lafayette Hill, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Lafayette Hill, PA is Whitemarsh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette Hill, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Lafayette Hill have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lafayette Hill, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitemarsh Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4120 Joshua Rd
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Grades: K-3
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lafayette Hill, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Lafayette Hill, PA include Whitemarsh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lafayette Hill?
1 public schools are located in Lafayette Hill.
What percentage of students in Lafayette Hill go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in Lafayette Hill are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Hill?
Lafayette Hill public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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