Merion El School

Merion Elementary School, an award-winning public school in a widely spaced suburban area of Merion Station, PA, serves grades K-4, and has 446 students, a 12:1 student-teacher ratio (which is lower than the district average), has 88% of students proficient in math and 91% meeting or exceeding reading benchmarks. Minorities represent 36% of the student bodys, with a gender distribution of 45% female,55% male students, and 13% economically disadvantaged.

?Merion Elementary School is staffed by 38 full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time counselor. As the #8 ranked elementary school in Pennsylvania and ranked #1 in the Lower Merion School District, Merion Elementary School is recognized for its academic performance, caring culture, and dedicated faculty. Merion enjoys an extremely supportive community and boasts a myriad of enriching after-school programs and opportunities, making it a preferred educational choice for many families in Lower Merion.

The registration process is now available for all grade levels for the 2025–2026 school year. Residents of Merion Township and Narberth Borough who meet eligibility should register early due to possible processing times (approximately three weeks). Children who turn five by September 15, 2025, are eligible for kindergarten.

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