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 17, 2024
Good learning environment, teachers care about students and families. Kid friendly neighborhood and many walk dogs or exercise daily. School pta provides many opportunities for students (after school... More
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Margaret Ross El School
Parent / Guardian
April 17, 2024
It is a Jesus first environment, which is awesome! Students have a fast paced, advanced curriculum that teachers are passionate about.
There is a wonderful volunteer program that families are... More
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Harvest Baptist Academy
Parent / Guardian
April 17, 2024
The learning experiences my son has received @ HBA has been life-changing. This is a boy who went from being very introverted to coming home each day with a new story to tell me. The staff at HBA has... More
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Harvest Baptist Academy