Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best Public Schools in Zip Code 19004

At a glance

Schools

1,598

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedBala-Cynwyd Middle School13^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools

See the top-ranked Pennsylvania schools →

Summary:

The 19004 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to three exceptional schools - two elementary schools (Cynwyd School and Belmont Hills Elementary School) and one middle school (Bala-Cynwyd Middle School) - all of which are consistently ranked among the top schools in Pennsylvania and demonstrate outstanding academic performance.

Bala-Cynwyd Middle School stands out as a true standout, ranking 13th out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently excel on PSSA math and English language arts tests, with proficiency rates well above the state averages. Additionally, the school boasts a low dropout rate, a small student-teacher ratio, and high per-student spending, all of which contribute to its exceptional educational environment.

The two elementary schools in the 19004 zip code area, Cynwyd School and Belmont Hills Elementary School, are also standouts, ranking 122nd and 63rd, respectively, out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. Both schools demonstrate strong performance on PSSA tests, with proficiency rates above the state averages, and they also excel in science, with over 90% proficiency in 4th grade. These schools benefit from small student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, which likely contribute to their outstanding academic outcomes.

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Belmont Hills Elementary School	Public	K-4	200 School Street	Bala Cynwyd	19004	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 645-1420	358	33	10.9	15.4%	251 (70.1%)	18 (5.0%)	18 (5.0%)	43 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.8%)	93	63^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	95.8%		91.7	52^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	96.6%	11	83.5	88.9					86.1	74.7	83.3					78.8	$33,267	$221	$33,045
Cynwyd School	Public	K-4	101 W Levering Mill Rd	Bala Cynwyd	19004	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 645-1430	446	37	12.1	14.6%	270 (60.5%)	41 (9.2%)	22 (4.9%)	68 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.1%)	90.1	122^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	91.9%		90.4	84^th of 1526 public elementary schools	94.5%	38	80.6	83.5					82.1	74.2	72.4					73.3	$28,852	$192	$28,660
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School	Public	5-8	510 Bryn Mawr Ave	Bala Cynwyd	19004	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 645-1480	794	79	10.1	15.1%	488 (61.5%)	69 (8.7%)	41 (5.2%)	113 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (10.5%)	98	13^th of 873 public middle schools	98.5%		96.9	13^th of 891 public middle schools	98.5%				79.4	83.1	69.9	73.2	76.6			80.4	87.2	82.7	79.6	82.6	$34,542	$230	$34,312

Cities Near Zip Code 19004

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bala Cynwyd	0.56 mi	3	25^th
Philadelphia	1.22 mi	307	668^th
Merion Station	1.56 mi	1	7^th
Narberth	1.64 mi	2	8^th
Ardmore	2.56 mi	2	20^th

See the top PA Pennsylvania cities

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.