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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April 23, 2024
GSC is an excellent school. My children enjoy their classes and teachers. Their class sizes are smaller than the public schools and they get more attention. The school offers several after school... More
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Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
I believe the education children receive between Pre-K through 12th grade significantly influences how they view themselves and how they view the world for the rest of their lives, that’s why it is... More
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Harvest Baptist Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 23, 2024
Worse school I have ever gone to I was bullied for being LESBAIN and Non-binary and no teachers or staff helped me at all with it even know I talked about it with them. I couldn't get the help I... More
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Shade Junior-Senior High School