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 18, 2024
Our daughter thrived at Montgomery pre-k through 8th grade. Small classes allowed teachers to really get to know our child. Loved the focus on character development, public speaking and independent... More
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Montgomery School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 17, 2024
Words cannot describe how much of a positive impact Ancillae has had on my life. The first thing that comes to mind when i think of Ancillae is family, I am a recent alumnae and I cannot express how... More
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Ancillae-Assumpta Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 17, 2024
There are people slap boxing in the bathrooms and fights are happening and students are getting bullied.
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The DePaul Catholic School