Ardmore: Schools & Education
There are 2 public schools in Ardmore. Lower Merion Hs is the largest at 1,712 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,301 students.
- ~6,954 residents per school (vs Pennsylvania ~185).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 6,954 residents per school. 71.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Haverford Township SD, Lower Merion SD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,301 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 179 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 393 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 17.1% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Haverford College |
| Nearest College · City | Haverford |
| Nearest College · Phone | (610) 896-1000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 0.8 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Lower Merion Library System |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 75 East Lancaster Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (610) 645-6110 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19003 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3446 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 18 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 71.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12