7,635
Preschools
6,009
Elementary Schools
3,854
Middle Schools
2,406
High Schools
2,892
Public District Schools
9,824
Private Schools
12,911
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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Parent / Guardian
September 19, 2025
On the first day back to school, the principal threatened all the children with suspension over things such as wearing pajama pants or being a few minutes late. My son has been incredibly worried... More
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Verner El School
Current student
September 19, 2025
Literal worse school ever. I just moved because of this school and a specific teacher and some other kids. If you aren’t strictly a current color and don’t act like a normal teen then you will for... More
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Westmont Hilltop HS
Parent / Guardian
September 17, 2025
This school is very aggressive when it comes to children …the staff working there talk about students and parents and they’re discipline method is a little different then what a mother does I called... More
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Hardy Williams Academy Cs