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 24, 2024
As a current student at GA, I can say that the journey I have been through has been quite a wild one. I started back in Kindergarten and loved lower school. The teachers were great, and it was a fun... More
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Germantown Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2024
Man how the times have changed. Everything is done over the internet. No more books. The only thing I ever saw my son bring home for homework this year was math. Additionally there is something... More
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East Pennsboro Area Senior High School
Teacher
May 24, 2024
I have worked in other school systems, but GMCS has been my favorite. It's a small close-knit community that supports each other. The team I worked with was so welcoming when I started here and... More
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Gettysburg Montessori Charter School