Top 10 Best Public Schools in Pennsylvania (2022)
The top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania state are listed below (2022).
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 45%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 62%.
The top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania are Central High School, Downingtown Stem Academy and Masterman Julia R Sec School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Bryn Mawr, Gibsonia and Allison Park.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Pennsylvania (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central High School
Magnet School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 276-5262
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 276-5262
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
335 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Rank: #33.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 299-4661
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 299-4661
Rank: #44.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Math: 95% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Rank: #55.
Peters Township High School
Math: 94% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
264 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6250
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Bower Hill Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-3
424 Bower Hill Road
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-0913
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-0913
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-3
250 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Rank: #99.
Franklin Towne Chs
Charter School
Math: 95% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
5301 Tacony St Building 108, B
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Rank: #1010.
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Rank: #1111.
Unionville High School
Math: 88% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
750 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1600
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1600
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Conestoga Senior High School
Math: 92% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
200 Irish Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1000
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1000
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Hance Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
5518 Molnar Drive
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1541
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1541
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
182 W Bridge St
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2028
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2028
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Richland Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
3811 Bakerstown Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1558
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1558
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Tyrone Area High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Rank: #1818.
Great Valley High School
Math: 87% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 5%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
225 North Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 889-1900
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 889-1900
Rank: #1919.
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2929 Mccully Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Rank: #2020.
Markham Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
165 Crescent Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Rank: #2121.
Mt Lebanon Senior High School
Math: 90% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
155 Cochran Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Rank: #2222.
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3381 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Rank: #2323.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
2401 Rochester Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Rank: #2424.
South Fayette Township High School
Math: 89% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3640 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Math: 87% (Top 5%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
222 Noble Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-5300
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-5300
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Math: 87% (Top 5%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
315 E Montgomery Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1810
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 645-1810
Rank: #2727.
Radnor Senior High School
Math: 90% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
130 King Of Prussia Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 293-0855
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 293-0855
Rank: #2828.
Harriton Senior High School
Math: 87% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 5%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
600 N Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 658-3950
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 658-3950
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Baker Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
720 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Foster Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
700 Vermont Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Hillside Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
507 Howellville Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
11 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
545 Newman Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Lower Moreland High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
555 Red Lion Rd
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 938-0220
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 938-0220
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