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, including academic performance and equity. 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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 14, 2025
Well yscs was the best middle school in Philly jus like they said you might be like YAY im going to high school but look around once and a while a see how fun it is class of 2025 Miguel Paulino... More
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Young Scholars Charter School
Teacher
June 13, 2025
This is a great school on paper...unfortunately it's much more complicated when you look under the hood.
Pros:
-The location is great.
-Academic achievement is solid.
-The students are good when... More
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Belmont Hills El School
Parent / Guardian
June 12, 2025
This school is unprofessional,Rude & biased.
They do not treat the children fairly.They hire anybody to work there. The CEO is a power struck black winner with a bad attitude. She is also prejudiced... More
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Southwest Leadership Academy Cs