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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Current student
May 28, 2024
In my opinion Peirce is a great school, the teachers are very engaged with the students. We have an amazing principal who stands at the door and welcomes students in every morning, which makes... More
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E N Peirce Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
My wife and I have three daughters who started at Sewickley Academy in 2014 – two of whom have graduated and one remains at the Academy in the class of 2027. Our two older girls were four-year, three... More
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Sewickley Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
Sewickley Academy offers excellent academic/artistic/athletic enrichment for their students. They listen to the parents requests and concerns and incorporate the parents' feedback into their... More
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Sewickley Academy