7,648
Preschools
6,002
Elementary Schools
3,838
Middle Schools
2,406
High Schools
2,856
Public District Schools
9,856
Private Schools
12,905
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
April 15, 2024
Gettysburg Montessori has the perfect blend of a traditional public school (being held accountable to state standards) with a Montessori twist. Students are given charge of their learning and the... More
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Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
Current student
April 15, 2024
bad school. administration claims they're doing stuff but all it is is doing lil presentations every so often on "don't do drugs, kids!" (there is a drug problem) and "don't be depressed tell a... More
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Pine-Richland High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 15, 2024
I recently attended Red Lion area Junior high, my experience was less than ideal. the school environment was often tense due to frequent fights and Instances of drug use among students. Most of the... More
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Red Lion Area Junior High School