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 07, 2024
Not a very warm and welcoming environment
Teachers are uninspired and seem burned out
Student population is unruly and not too eager to learn
Not recommended
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Wissahickon Cs
Parent / Guardian
May 07, 2024
Overall, we have had a very positive experience at Roslyn. The staff is kind and committed to the children. However, Abington School District has lowered its standards lately. The current student... More
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Roslyn School
Parent / Guardian
May 07, 2024
We chose LM because we sought a school with high values and a welcoming community. My daughter says she felt welcomed by the students and teachers when she first arrived; this feeling never faded as... More
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Lancaster Mennonite School-Lancaster Campus