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 05, 2024
My children have loved their experience at this unique bilingual school. It has been a cultural awakening for them and provided important diversity to reflect the region's Latino population. I would... More
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Vida Charter School
Parent / Guardian
May 04, 2024
I have kids in both schools (elementary and high school) and all of them absolutely love it. Yes there is the occasional bullying like every other school in the world but the principals are on it... More
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Union Area Middle School
Current student
May 04, 2024
I don’t wanna sound “dumb” or “immature” but this school is horrible. I have went there for two years now and in that little time frame I see how bad this school actually is. The issue with this... More
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Harrisburg Christian School