The Lower Merion School District

Located along Philadelphia's historic Main Line, the Lower Merion School District serves the approximate 62,000 residents of Lower Merion Township and the Borough of Narberth.  One of Pennsylvania's first public school districts,  Lower Merion School District was founded in 1834 and has established a longstanding reputation as one of the finest school systems in the United States. The District's six elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools provide a challenging, multi-disciplinary academic program and dynamic experience for more than 7,600 students.

Of the Lower Merion School District's nine eligible schools, all have received recognition for excellence by the Commonwealth and seven have received the National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Education.  District schools rank among the highest in Pennsylvania for SAT and PSAT scores, AP Participation rate, total number of National Merit Semifinalists, total number of International Baccalaureate diplomas granted and in numerous publications' "Top Schools" lists.  In March 2013, the NAMM Foundation named Lower Merion School District one of the nation's "Best Communities for Music Education", an honor bestowed for exceptional efforts to maintain music education as part of the core curriculum.  Approximately ninety-four percent of Lower Merion School District's high school graduates attend institutions of higher learning.

In September of 2010, Lower Merion School District completed the final phase of a12-year Capital Improvement Program with the opening of the new Lower Merion High School.  All ten of the District's schools have been completely modernized to serve the needs of 21st century education, with the two high schools serving as capstone projects. Both Lower Merion and Harriton High Schools facilities support world-class educational programs, including state-of-the-art science laboratories, an 850-seat auditorium/theater, a multi-purpose black box theater, a greenhouse for environmental and horticultural studies, high-performance athletic facilities, television studios, multi-media production facilities, a musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) lab, open air courtyards, a lecture hall with tiered seating to help prepare students for the college environment, a college-style library and fully-integrated technology.

Learn more about the Lower Merion School District by visiting its website at lmsd.org.

Quick facts & stats from the district

Founded: 1834
Communities Served: Lower Merion Township & Borough of Narberth
2012-13 Enrollment: 7,672 
Student/Faculty Ratio at secondary level: 11:1
Average class size:  21 students
Length of School Year: 182 Days 
Number of Schools: 10

How to register your child for school

School registration is by appointment only and must be made in person;  proof of residency within the school district is required.  For information about registering your child for school, and links to registration forms, visit the Lower Merion School District's registration page at lmsd.org.

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