Top 10 Best Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 113 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 48,643 students in Pennsylvania.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Pennsylvania are Masterman Julia R Sec School, Fairview Elementary School and Wexford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
Math: 95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Grades: 5-12
| 1,180 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Wexford Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
250 Brown Road
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Grades: K-3
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2401 Rochester Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Grades: K-5
| 744 students
Rank: #55.
Merion Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
549 S Bowman Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Baker Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 446 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
250 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Grades: K-3
| 479 students
Rank: #88.
Donaldson Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Donaldson Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Devon Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 S Fairfield Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Grades: K-4
| 396 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
New Eagle Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
507 Pugh Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Grades: K-4
| 505 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Pickering Valley Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
121 Byers Rd
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1212.
Dallastown Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
105 South Charles Street
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Grades: K-3
| 188 students
Rank: #1313.
Wallingford Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20 S Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1414.
Pocopson Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1105 Pocopson Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1515.
Radio Park Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 W Cherry Ln
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Chadds Ford Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Hanover Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3890 Jacksonville Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 691-3210
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Ralston Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mccormick Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2801 Beaver Grade Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 198 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Souderton Cs Collaborative
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 E Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1516 Tire Hill Rd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-4080
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Spring Creek Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
217 Scholl St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-5026
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Rose Tree Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1101 First Ave
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2525.
Afton Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1673 Quarry Rd
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 321-8540
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #2626.
Whitemarsh Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4120 Joshua Rd
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Grades: K-3
| 440 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Penn Alexander School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Grades: K-8
| 572 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Waverly School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103 Waverly Rd
Waverly, PA 18471
(570) 585-6300
Grades: K-4
| 308 students
Rank: #2929.
Radnor MiddleSchool
Math: 63% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 Louella Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 386-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #3030.
Dutch Ridge Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2220 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Grades: 3-6
| 586 students
Rank: #3131.
Sabold Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
468 E Thomson Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Grades: 2-5
| 665 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Loomis Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
369 N Central Blvd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Nitrauer School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
811 Ashbourne Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 569-4239
Grades: K-4
| 476 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Greenfield Albert M School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2200 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Grades: K-8
| 646 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Mccall Gen George A School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
325 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7840
Grades: K-8
| 653 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Masterman Julia R Sec School, Fairview Elementary School and Wexford Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania?
113 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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