For the 2025 school year, there are 171 blue ribbon public schools serving 89,000 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 schools in Pennsylvania are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Pennsylvania (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Gr: K-3 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Gr: 9-12 | 2,287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2801 Beaver Grade Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Gr: K-4 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wexford Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 Brown Road
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Gr: K-3 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Merion Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
549 S Bowman Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Gr: K-4 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Gr: 5-12 | 1,199 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2401 Rochester Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Gr: K-5 | 737 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Pocopson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1105 Pocopson Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: K-4 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
North East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Rose Tree Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1101 First Ave
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Wallingford Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 S Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Pickering Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Byers Rd
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Devon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 S Fairfield Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Gr: K-4 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
New Hope-solebury High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
182 W Bridge St
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2028
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2028
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
New Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
507 Pugh Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Gr: K-4 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Sabold Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
468 E Thomson Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Gr: 2-5 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Greenfield Albert M School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Gr: K-8 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Donaldson Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2222.
Wylandville Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1254 Route 519
Eighty Four, PA 15330
(724) 222-2507
Eighty Four, PA 15330
(724) 222-2507
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Souderton Cs Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Waverly School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Waverly Rd
Waverly, PA 18471
(570) 585-6300
Waverly, PA 18471
(570) 585-6300
Gr: K-4 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2525.
Dutch Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2220 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Gr: 3-6 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2626.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Ralston Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2727.
Loganville-springfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
169 North Main St
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
Gr: K-3 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2828.
Radnor Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Louella Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 386-6300
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 386-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Penn Alexander School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Gr: K-8 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3030.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1673 Quarry Rd
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 321-8540
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 321-8540
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3131.
Chadds Ford Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3232.
Meredith William M School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
Springfield High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 S Rolling Road
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,364 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3434.
Whitemarsh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4120 Joshua Rd
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Gr: K-3 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3535.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Pennsylvania include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Central High School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Pennsylvania?
171 blue ribbon public schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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