7,648
Preschools
6,001
Elementary Schools
3,837
Middle Schools
2,406
High Schools
2,854
Public District Schools
9,856
Private Schools
12,903
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Pennsylvania based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Pennsylvania offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia City School District
124,111 students | PHILADELPHIA, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 218 schools -
Pittsburgh School District
21,407 students | PITTSBURGH, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
Reading School District
17,659 students | READING, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 19 schools -
Central Bucks School District
17,571 students | DOYLESTOWN, PA
Grades K-12 | 23 schools -
Commonwealth Connections Academy Cs
16,419 students | HARRISBURG, PA
Grades K-12 | 1 school
Reviews From Schools in Pennsylvania
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Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
My family has been a part of Nativity since 2010. I signed my two oldest boys for PreK3 and PreK4, they went all the way through 8th grade at Nativity and went on to be successful at 2 different... More
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Nativity of Our Lord School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
Our family has been associated with Nativity of Our Lord school for over 25 years. Two of our children attended Nativity and went on to successful high school and college careers! I can say with great... More
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Nativity of Our Lord School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
As a parent of three – two currently attending and one who graduated from Nativity – I couldn't be happier with our family’s experience at Nativity. The school provides a nurturing and supportive... More
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Nativity of Our Lord School