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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 20, 2024
This school does talk about no bullying but they don’t do anything when told about a bully except talk to them for a few minutes also the school has rats in the lunch room I’ve seen one myself , many... More
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Ridley High School
Current student
May 20, 2024
I haven't seen a lot of reviews on the disability and emotional support at Paxon, and that is probably because it is disappointing. Often, students with 504s do not have their needs accommodated... More
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Paxon Hollow Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 19, 2024
The way they handle bullying at this school is a complete joke. The principal of the school will glance over the incident and won’t care. Send your child to a school that really cares about Catholic... More
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Nativity of Our Lord School