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 10, 2024
We've been relatively disappointed. We were willing to navigate COVID with the school but the post COVID experience is really lacking. Parents are not welcome on campus anymore. The curriculum is... More
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Westtown School
Parent / Guardian
May 10, 2024
I cannot say enough about Kings Highway, Principal Miles, and the educators and staff of this school. We were worried about the ratings when we moved to the district. My children have been to two... More
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Kings Highway El School
Parent / Guardian
May 09, 2024
My son just started here from another county and left an allegedly top 50 district in the state. The transition was incredible. The staff at the school were so welcoming and he’s doing better than... More
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Norwood School