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 21, 2024
My son and daughter attend HHS and I couldn’t be happier with the education and community here. The teachers are invested in their students’ success. The course selection includes business courses,... More
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Haverford Senior High School
Parent / Guardian
May 21, 2024
This school is Amazing! Awesome Administrators and fellow likeminded parents. Best decision ever. Beautiful facility .... TOP NOTCH all the way around. You will not regret it.
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St Jerome Regional School
Current student
May 21, 2024
I got lunch detention for other people yelling and screaming and going wild because I did a front flip in one of the hallways. one of the staff members gave me a lunch detention because those people... More
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Mountain View Middle School