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 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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 17, 2025
Just hope you don't need help. When faced with medical absences school sent our child out for tutoring (at our cost) and set expectations for return that were impossible to meet. Discouraged... More
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Friends Central School
Parent / Guardian
September 17, 2025
HORRIBLE STAFF AND PRINCIPAL. UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR KIDS
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Harrison-Morton Middle School
Parent / Guardian
September 16, 2025
Loesche William Elementary School , 595 Tomlinson Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116 is bad .
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Loesche William H School