The top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania are Masterman Julia R Sec School, Pine-richland High School and Fairview Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Bala Cynwyd, Breinigsville and Wayne.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Pennsylvania is 37%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 55%.
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
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Hillside 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-4
507 Howellville Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Markham 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
165 Crescent Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Pocono Mountain East High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
231 Pocono Mountain School Roa
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Pocono Mountain West High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
181 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Valley Forge 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-4
99 Walker Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1600
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1600
Rank: #1616.
Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Center
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
350 S Lewis Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6001
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6001
Rank: #1717.
Rheems Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-2
130 Alida St
Rheems, PA 17570
(717) 367-9121
Rheems, PA 17570
(717) 367-9121
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Merion Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
549 S Bowman Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ohara Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
115 Cabin Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Rank: #2020.
North East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
700 Vermont Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
4625 W Hopewell Rd
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 791-0200
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 791-0200
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
11 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
250 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Bermudian Springs High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
600 Donaldson Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Cynwyd School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
101 W Levering Mill Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1430
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 645-1430
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Plymouth-whitemarsh Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
201 E Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-1500
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-1500
Rank: #3030.
Gladwyne School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
230 West Righters Mill Rd
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 645-1440
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 645-1440
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Beaumont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
575 Beaumont Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Caley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
725 Caley Road
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3652
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 205-3652
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Devon Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
400 S Fairfield Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
New Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
507 Pugh Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Pickering Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
121 Byers Rd
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
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