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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May 25, 2024
Stay far away from this school district. 2nd worst in berks county. The school is employed mostly by alumni. The problem starts at the top. The superintendent has little experience in high school... More
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Brandywine Heights High School
Current student
May 24, 2024
Let me preface this by saying that I am a current Junior at CAPA, I did not attend in middle school though so I can’t speak on the middle school experience whatsoever. That being said, CAPA is such a... More
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Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
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