For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 511 students in Lafayette Hill, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 687 private students). 37% 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 87% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 56% 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lafayette Hill, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitemarsh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4120 Joshua Rd
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Gr: K-3 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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?
37% 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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