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6 schools in Upper Dublin SD

Pennsylvania · 4,089 students · 4 cities

Parents inside Upper Dublin SD pick from 6 public K-12 options, with combined enrollment of about 4,089 students (an average school size of 682).

4-year change in Upper Dublin SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,089
+139 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Upper Dublin SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
74.9%#28 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
4,089#98 of 479#2,367 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#133 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.1:1#251 of 478#3,299 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
17.5%#377 of 398#7,596 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
44.6%#127 of 378#3,545 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Upper Dublin SD

State test results across the district's 6 scored schools run from Fort Washington Elementary School at 89.3% proficient to Upper Dublin High School at 68.0%, a gap of 21.3 points. That is the 108th widest gap among 223 Pennsylvania districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 4,109 to 4,089 students (unchanged) and from 312 to 312 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Upper Dublin HSFort WashingtonHigh09-121,272
Sandy Run MSDresherMiddle06-08962
Fort Washington El SchFort WashingtonElementaryKG-05518
Jarrettown El SchDresherElementaryKG-05454
Maple Glen El SchMaple GlenElementaryKG-05452
Thomas Fitzwater El SchWillow GroveElementaryKG-05431

About Upper Dublin SD

Across 6 schools, Upper Dublin SD instructs about 4,089 students in Pennsylvania. By footprint it is a small district.

For a sense of the school types, Upper Dublin SD comprises 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 682 in this district, higher than the Pennsylvania typical of 569.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,089 students, expanded 4% from the 3,950 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Upper Dublin SD discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Upper Dublin SD?
Upper Dublin SD operates 6 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 4,089 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Upper Dublin SD?
Upper Dublin SD includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Upper Dublin SD?
Upper Dublin HS is the largest public school in Upper Dublin SD by enrollment, with approximately 1,272 students.
What grade levels does Upper Dublin SD serve?
Upper Dublin SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 6 schools.
What cities does Upper Dublin SD serve?
Upper Dublin SD operates schools in Fort Washington, Dresher, Maple Glen, Willow Grove across Pennsylvania.