Best Schools in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a total of 4,567 schools including 1,300 high schools, 605 middle schools and 2,599 elementary schools. A total of 1,900,100 students attend Pennsylvania schools. On average, schools in Pennsylvania score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pennsylvania exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 1,300 high schools with 638,033 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pennsylvania score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pennsylvania exceed expectations.
1. Peters Twp Hs
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Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students
2. Central Hs
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2364 Students
3. Downingtown Stem Academy
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Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students
4. Pittston Area Shs
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
5. Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
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Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
6. Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 1186 Students
7. Sharpsville Area Shs
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Sharpsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
8. North Pocono Hs
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North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
9. Northern Bedford County Hs
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Northern Bedford County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 249 Students
10. Oley Valley Shs
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Oley Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 605 middle schools with 355,905 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pennsylvania score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pennsylvania meet expectations.
1. Valley Forge Ms
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1110 Students
2. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 692 Students
3. Tredyffrin-easttown Ms
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1081 Students
4. Shallow Brook Inter Sch
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Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 450 Students
5. Charles F Patton Ms
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Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 915 Students
6. Fort Couch Ms
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Upper St. Clair Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 601 Students
7. Hershey Ms
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
8. Radnor Ms
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Radnor Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
9. South Fayette Ms
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South Fayette Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
10. Swiftwater Interm Sch
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Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 726 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 2,599 elementary schools with 808,748 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pennsylvania score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pennsylvania exceed expectations.
1. Radnor El Sch
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Radnor Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students
2. Wallingford El Sch
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Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
3. Fort Washington El Sch
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Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students
4. Valley Forge El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 575 Students
5. New Eagle El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 492 Students
6. Beaumont El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 459 Students
7. Pocopson El Sch
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Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
8. Streams El Sch
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Upper St. Clair Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 449 Students
9. Baker El Sch
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Upper St. Clair Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 433 Students
10. Sunset Valley El Sch
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Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 460 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pennsylvania
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pennsylvania has a total population of 13,002,700 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pennsylvania
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pennsylvania.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pennsylvania.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pennsylvania.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pennsylvania Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Pennsylvania
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- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 52%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 27%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 62%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 46%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 44%
- Projected Test Scores: 44%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 50%
- Projected Test Scores: 44%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations