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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Current student
April 23, 2024
They do very very well with emotional support but the actual education is not good. I got bullied for almost 3 years and the school was notified and didn't do anything about it
Review for
Harbor Creek Senior High School
Current student
April 23, 2024
Their is a lot of disruptions and it’s hard to learn
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Propel Cs-Homestead
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 22, 2024
Teachers and administrators allow children to be threatened and beat all while knowing the events were to occur and were planned out prior to the incident. Don’t send you children here they are not... More
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Pennbrook Middle School