Best Media Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,255 students in Media, PA. The top-ranked public high school in Media, PA is Penncrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Media, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Media have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Media, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penncrest High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Media, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penncrest High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
134 Barren Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Media, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Media, PA include Penncrest High School. Media has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in Media?
1 public high schools are located in Media.
What is the racial composition of students in Media?
Media public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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