Schools · 2026 Ranking
Top Philly Suburbs with the Best Public Schools
Five public school districts dominate buyer demand across the Philly suburbs. Here are the towns each serves.
The Ranking
- #1
Tredyffrin/Easttown — Berwyn, Devon, Paoli, Wayne (T/E section)
Conestoga HS consistently ranks among PA's top public high schools.
- #2
Lower Merion — Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Wynnewood, Narberth, Gladwyne
Lower Merion HS is one of PA's most established high-performing districts.
- #3
Radnor Township — Wayne, Villanova, St. Davids, Garrett Hill, Ithan
Radnor HS strong academics + athletics with dedicated tax base.
- #4
Great Valley — Malvern, Frazer, parts of Charlestown
Great Valley HS strong academics with growing enrollment from corporate corridor.
- #5
Downingtown Area — Downingtown, Exton, parts of Glenmoore
DASD's STEM Academy is one of the most-respected STEM tracks in PA.
Methodology
Ranked on (1) U.S. News and Niche rankings, (2) PSSA/Keystone performance, (3) college matriculation outcomes, and (4) real-estate-market-tracked buyer demand by district.
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