Pennsylvania is the #8 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,670,866 students across the 2,941 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 2,206 private schools, serving 275,137 students). 86% of all K-12 students in Pennsylvania are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Pennsylvania is 37%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 55%.
The top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania are Masterman Julia R Sec School, Pine-richland High School and Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 38% (majority Black and Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(PA) School Average
Asian
4%
Hispanic
14%
Black
14%
White
63%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Pennsylvania (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Rank: #22.
Pine-richland High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
700 Warrendale Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-4444
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-4444
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Rank: #44.
Bower Hill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-3
424 Bower Hill Road
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-0913
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-0913
Rank: #55.
Bradford Woods Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
41 Forest Road
Bradfordwoods, PA 15015
(724) 935-5081
Bradfordwoods, PA 15015
(724) 935-5081
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
100 Warwick Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wexford Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-3
250 Brown Road
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Rank: #88.
Fort Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
Highland & Fort Washington Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8961
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-8961
Rank: #99.
Mars Area Sr. High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
2401 Rochester Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Best Pennsylvania Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania include Masterman Julia R Sec School, Pine-richland High School and Fairview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pennsylvania?
2,941 public schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What percentage of students in Pennsylvania go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Pennsylvania are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Minority enrollment in Pennsylvania is 38% (majority Black and Hispanic)
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