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

For the 2024 school year, there are 49 blue ribbon public high schools serving 37,428 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 high schools in Pennsylvania are Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central High School
Magnet School
Math: 98%
Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Grades: 9-12
| 2,381 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Math: 80-84%
Math: 95% | Reading: 97%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 732 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Towne Chs
Charter School
Math: 82%
Math: 95% | Reading: 94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #55.
Mars Area Sr. High School
Math: 82% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
New Hope-solebury High School
Math: 85-89%
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
182 W Bridge St
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2028
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tyrone Area High School
Math: 85-89%
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #88.
Hampton High School
Math: 87%
Math: 91% | Reading: 93%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2929 Mccully Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Grades: 9-12
| 914 students
Rank: #99.
North East High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Bucks High School-east
Math: 93%
Math: 90% | Reading: 90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2804 Holicong Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2300
Grades: 10-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #1111.
York Suburban Sr. High School
Math: 85% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Rank: #1212.
Fairview High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7460 Mccray Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #1313.
Carver High School
Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Grades: 7-12
| 877 students
Rank: #1414.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th
Charter School
Math: 70-74%
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
321 E. Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #1515.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
Math: 80-84%
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #1616.
Laurel High School
Math: 70-74%
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #1717.
West Chester East High School
Math: 86%
Math: 84% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
450 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #1818.
Strath Haven High School
Math: 74%
Math: 79% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #1919.
Cambria Heights Sr. High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
426 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-3601
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #2020.
Danville Area Sr. High School
Math: 85-89%
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
733 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #2121.
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
Math: 80-84%
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #2222.
Ridgway Area High School
Math: 80-89%
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #2323.
Greenwood High School
Math: 80-89%
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #2424.
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School
Math: 67%
Math: 76% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1510 North Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4416
Grades: 10-12
| 803 students
Rank: #2525.
Bloomsburg Area High School
Math: 50-54%
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Railroad St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #2626.
Berwick Area High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Fowler Ave
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #2727.
Southern Columbia High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
812 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3450
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Arts At Benjamin Rush
Math: 55-59%
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp
Math: 50-54%
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #3030.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Math: 45% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 845 students
Rank: #3131.
Bodine William W High School
Magnet School
Math: 55-59%
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #3232.
Slippery Rock Area High School
Math: 70-74%
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #3333.
Council Rock High School South
Math: 88% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2002 Rock Way
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,993 students
Rank: #3434.
Wissahickon Sr. High School
Math: 81% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
521 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #3535.
Homer-center Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748
(724) 479-8026
Grades: 7-12
| 389 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Pennsylvania include Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Pennsylvania?
49 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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