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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Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
The nurse is unprofessional, judgmental, rude, and a poor reflection of her school. She participates with CYO Middle School Volleyball and curses, gets into arguments with opposing coaches, and... More
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Pope John Paul Ii High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 15, 2024
My granddaughter started Kindergarten at Carbondale Elementary and she struggled all throughout the year. The teacher gave grades higher than what she earned and pushed her through to first grade.... More
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Carbondale El School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2024
We've been pretty disappointed with our lower school Westtown experience. Sure COVID threw everything for a loop but the school has struggled to get back on track with engaging the entire community. ... More
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Westtown School