Haverford Ranked Among Nation's Best School Districts

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — The School District of Haverford Township has been ranked among the best districts in the state and nation.

Data analysis company Niche recently released its list of the best school districts in the nation and states.

Lower Merion came in at No. 21 in Pennsylvania and No. 230 nationally in Niche's ranking.

The district earned "A+" grades from Niche in academics, teachers, and college prep.

It earned "A" grades in clubs and activities and health and safety.

A "C+" grade was given to the district's diversity.

Haverford High Schools was ranked No. 30 among the state's best high schools, too.

It earned A+ in teachers; A in academics, clubs and activities, college prep, and health and safety; and B- in diversity.

See the full ranks of Pennsylvania's best high schools by Niche here.

While traditional rankings rely almost exclusively on metrics like test scores and academic performance, Niche's rankings combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — with data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities, and more.