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 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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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
November 01, 2025
Dingman Delaware Elementary School has been critically important to my daughter's health, and after an army of medical and academic professionals didn't understand what was happening. She has been... More
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Dingman-Delaware El School
Parent / Guardian
November 01, 2025
Our daughter transferred here post-Covid in 4th grade and stayed through 8th. Overall, we appreciated the environment and the sense of community—it was a good fit for our family, and we’re glad she... More
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Holy Cross Regional Catholic School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 31, 2025
I didn't spend very much time at this junior high school.
Sadly, I was relocated to sarasota, florida from a custody proceeding during my parents' divorce.
I don't feel as though the individuals... More
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Stroudsburg Junior High School