The Most Notable Schools

Choosing a place to live goes far beyond liking the physical features of your home. Making a home for yourself and your family can include many factors, including the local education system. Here, we’ll take a look at the area’s most notable schools:

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Lower Merion School District

One of the biggest draws to Bala Cynwyd is its participation in the Lower Merion School District. Whether you are relocating to the area for a job in the district or looking for a home school district to raise your children, you cannot go wrong with Lower Merion School District. 

The district features six elementary schools, 2 of which are located in Bala Cynwyd. Then there are two middle schools and even two high schools. Lower Merion School District is among the oldest continuously operating school districts in the state and the highest-rated districts in the entire country. According to Public School Review, Lower Merion School District has a 97% graduation rate — which beats the national average of 86% by over 10 points.  

Lower Merion School District’s long-standing reputation is a credit to its music and arts programs, academic prowess, and wealth of extracurricular activities. In fact, Kobe Bryant was one of many esteemed graduates of the district. 

Accessible Private Schools

There are dozens of private and religious schools in the area. From the Shipley School to Friends Central to Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy to the Episcopal Academy, there are plenty of co-educational private schools nearby. If gender-exclusive private school is a tradition for your family, Agnes Irwin, Baldwin, and the Haverford Boys School are a short commute away from 335 Bala. 

335 Bala: An Excellent Home Base for College Students and Faculty

The luxury amenities of 335 Bala are perfect for both university students and faculty. Nearby St. Joseph’s University — one of the premier Catholic universities in the country — is less than 2 miles away, making it easily accessible on foot, by car, and via public transportation. 335 Bala offers the convenience of living close to campus without the limitations of campus life. 

If you work or attend school at one of the area’s many other universities and private colleges, 335 Bala is located in a convenient, centralized location to make your commute easier. The prestigious Philadelphia University is barely 20 minutes away from your front door. 

Other local colleges and universities of note include:

  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

  • Bryn Mawr College and sister schools Rosemont and Haverford College

  • Cabrini University

  • Eastern University

  • Haverford College

  • Immaculata University

  • St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

  • Villanova University

For more information about our luxury amenities, available floorplans, nearby attractions, and what makes 335 Bala one of the best places to live on the Main Line, don’t hesitate to reach out today!

 

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