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 24, 2024
Our experience with this school was terrible from the beginning to the end. After giving it our best for two full school years, we finally decided to switch to another charter school. The curriculum... More
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PA Virtual Charter School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2024
Harvest Baptist Academy is a great school. Our three children came from the public school system and Harvest has been a breath of fresh air for us. I am even on a school board for the public school... More
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Harvest Baptist Academy
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
This school has teachers and staff that love their students! Teachers are always at school events and are often the ones volunteering at these events. The school is like a family. No school is... More
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Our Lady Of Victory Catholic School