7,635
Preschools
6,002
Elementary Schools
3,846
Middle Schools
2,401
High Schools
2,891
Public District Schools
9,814
Private Schools
12,900
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Pennsylvania based on a variety of measures. Find out more about °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ 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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The School District of Philadelphia
118,335 students | PHILADELPHIA, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 220 schools -
Commonwealth Connections Academy Cs
20,355 students | HARRISBURG, PA
Grades K-12 | 1 school -
Pittsburgh Public Schools
20,034 students | PITTSBURGH, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 58 schools -
Central Bucks School District
17,540 students | DOYLESTOWN, PA
Grades K-12 | 23 schools -
Reading School District
17,363 students | READING, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 20 schools
Reviews From Schools in Pennsylvania
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Current student
November 07, 2025
If you want to feel mentally drained every day for no reason at all, go here.
Review for
Faith Christian School
Parent / Guardian
November 07, 2025
On my child's first day of school, he told me that the children were vaping, there were two fights on in science and one in gym and there was a food fight in the gym. When I went into the front... More
Review for
KIPP North Philadelphia Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
November 07, 2025
Terrible new principal, Mr Sullivan does nothing and would rather not deal with anything, terrible environment, horrible people, racism, no diverse straight white, wealthy/rich ,a very small portion... More
Review for
Penn Middle School