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Best Public Schools in Villanova, PA

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School

1,077

Students

5-star school

Top rankedBlack Rock Middle School9^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools

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Summary:

The city of Villanova, Pennsylvania is home to a single standout middle school, Black Rock Middle School, which is part of the highly-ranked Lower Merion School District. Black Rock Middle School is an exceptional educational institution, ranking in the top 1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 school years.

The school's academic performance is outstanding, with 81.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 83.7% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, significantly outpacing the state averages. Black Rock Middle School also boasts a very low dropout rate of 1.4% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention. The school's high per-student spending of $31,746 likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes.

Overall, Black Rock Middle School is a clear standout in the Villanova area, consistently delivering exceptional educational experiences and outcomes for its students. Its sustained high performance and ability to outpace district and state averages make it an attractive option for families seeking a top-tier middle school education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Black Rock Middle School	Public	5-8	1860 W Montgomery Ave	Villanova	19085	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(484) 418-2222	1,077	107	10.0	15.0%	671 (62.3%)	116 (10.8%)	66 (6.1%)	119 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (9.7%)	98.4	9^th of 873 public middle schools	99.0%		97.5	11^th of 891 public middle schools	98.8%	2	85.1	82.3	78.8	81.1	81.9	81.6	82.2	84.9	86.1	83.7	$32,554	$217	$32,337

Cities Near Villanova

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Radnor	0.59 mi	2	9^th
Bryn Mawr	1.76 mi	3	6^th
Wayne	1.99 mi	6	42^nd
King of Prussia	2.95 mi	7	568^th
Broomall	3.43 mi	5	138^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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