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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Current student
May 13, 2024
I was yelled at for wearing headphones and threatened with getting suspended for literally listening to an educational podcast. There is a SEVERE mold infestation. There is mold in the hallways,... More
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Lehman Intermediate School
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
This school I would not send my child to. This school is racist towards child of color and it’s weird because it’s a school with mostly minorities but my child(mixed black and white) and her friends... More
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 13, 2024
In my several years working at Talk School the main attribute of the school has been the incredible passion, care, and respect the employees show to the students. From my start here, it was the... More
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Talk School