For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 815 students in Willow Grove, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Willow Grove, PA are Thomas Fitzwater Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Willow Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary 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: 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
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Willow Grove, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Willow Grove, PA include Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School and Willow Hill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Willow Grove?
2 public elementary schools are located in Willow Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Grove?
Willow Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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