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Schools in Upper Providence Township · Spring-Ford Area School District

Upper Providence Township’s public schools outscore 92% of Pennsylvania districts

60% of students in Upper Providence Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Upper Providence Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#121of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
78%
▲ 23 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
60%
▲ 24 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 6 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.8K
▼ 4% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.2
PA 13.4
Schools in town
7
5,628 students on the public path
In brief

Upper Providence Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 409 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Upper Providence Township’s, its schools beat 72%, lower than their 92% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 78% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,832 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Spring-Ford MS 7th Grade Ctr, then Spring-Ford SHS 9-12 Ctr. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Pope John Paul II High School (private), Valley Forge Baptist Academy (private) and Goddard School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Upper Providence Township’s grade

A+ Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 92% of Pennsylvania school districts, #121 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 92%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (409)Better than 72%
Towns in Montgomery County (38)Better than 68%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,764 test results and a graduating class of 628 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Upper Providence Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,864 in math, 3,664 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Upper Providence Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–42 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
7Spring-Ford MS 7th Grade CtrSpring-Ford Area School DistrictA−
9–12Spring-Ford SHS 9-12 Ctrin RoyersfordA+

Upper Providence Township’s public schools are run by Spring-Ford Area School District, which also serves Limerick, Royersford and Spring City. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Spring-Ford Area School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 11 schools · 8,046 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 13.2 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$20,832PA $21,758 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading78%
State average 55.1% · 3664 students tested
Math60%
State average 36.1% · 3864 students tested

Upper Providence Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Upper Providence Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Upper Providence TownshipASpring-Ford Area
Lower ProvidenceAMethacton
PhoenixvilleB+Phoenixville Area
SchuylkillB+Phoenixville Area
East PikelandB+Phoenixville Area
TrappeAPerkiomen Valley
CollegevilleAPerkiomen Valley
LimerickASpring-Ford Area
Spring CityASpring-Ford Area
PerkiomenAPerkiomen Valley

2 of the 9 neighbors share Spring-Ford Area with Upper Providence Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Upper Providence Township

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Upper Providence Townshipby address
Oaks El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Oaks
A
591 students15:1Rate it →
Upper Providence El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Royersford
A+
435 students11:1Rate it →
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
Middle · Grades 5–6 · Royersford
A−
1,307 students14:1Rate it →
Spring-Ford MS 7th Grade Ctr
Middle · Grades 7 · Royersford
A−
666 students13:1Rate it →
Also serving Upper Providence Townshipin other towns
Spring-Ford SHS 9-12 Ctr
High · Grades 9–12 · Royersford
A+
2,629 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Pope John Paul II High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Royersford
Private · Catholic
742 students18:1Rate it →
Valley Forge Baptist Academy
Grades K–12 · Collegeville
Private · Religious
221 students7:1Rate it →
Goddard School
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Collegeville
Private · Nonsectarian
96 studentsRate it →

Questions about Upper Providence Township’s schools

Are Upper Providence Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Upper Providence Township children attend outscore 92% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #121 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Upper Providence Township in?

Spring-Ford Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,046 students in 11 schools (2024–25).

Where do Upper Providence Township kids go to high school?

Spring-Ford SHS 9-12 Ctr in Royersford, with 2,629 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Upper Providence Township’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Spring-Ford Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Upper Providence Township spend per student?

$20,832 in Spring-Ford Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Upper Providence Township?

Yes: Pope John Paul II High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 742 students), Valley Forge Baptist Academy (religious, grades K–12, 221 students) and Goddard School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 96 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.