Top 100 schools by reading proficiency in Pennsylvania (2025)
Schools ranked by the share of tested students proficient or above in reading/language arts (EDFacts, all students). Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index (US) for context; 100 schools shown.
- 193Downingtown STEM AcademyDowningtown · Public HighReading · math: 99.5% · 99.5%
- 262Central HSPhiladelphia · Public HighReading · math: 99.5% · 99.5%
- 360Masterman Julia R Sec SchPhiladelphia · Public HighReading · math: 99.5% · 97%
- 493Fairview El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 97.5% · 92%
- 587Bower Hill El SchVenetia · Public ElementaryReading · math: 97.5% · 92%
- 688Pleasant Valley El SchMcMurray · Public ElementaryReading · math: 97.5% · 92%
- 791Markham El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 97.5% · 87%
- 860Academy at PalumboPhiladelphia · Public HighReading · math: 97.5% · 82%
- 991Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the ArtsBethlehem · Charter HighReading · math: 97.5% · 77%
- 1068Northwest PA Collegiate AcademyErie · Public HighReading · math: 97% · 95%
- 1190Peters Twp HSMcMurray · Public HighReading · math: 96% · 94%
- 1291Upper Saint Clair HSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 96% · 89%
- 1393Unionville HSKennett Square · Public HighReading · math: 96% · 88%
- 1486Great Valley HSMalvern · Public HighReading · math: 96% · 87%
- 1561Girls HSPhiladelphia · Public HighReading · math: 96% · 83%
- 1693Franklin El SchSewickley · Public ElementaryReading · math: 95% · 88%
- 1790Abington Heights HSClarks Summit · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 87%
- 1891Lower Merion HSArdmore · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 87%
- 1984Howard El SchHoward · Public ElementaryReading · math: 95% · 84.5%
- 2088Upper Dublin HSFort Washington · Public HighReading · math: 95% · 82%
- 2175Dallastown El SchDallastown · Public ElementaryReading · math: 95% · 74.5%
- 2283Bainbridge El SchBainbridge · Public ElementaryReading · math: 95% · 74.5%
- 2364Franklin Towne CHSPhiladelphia · Charter HighReading · math: 94% · 95%
- 2484Penn Trafford HSHarrison City · Public HighReading · math: 94% · 89%
- 2593Harriton SHSRosemont · Public HighReading · math: 94% · 87%
- 2689Hampton HSAllison Park · Public HighReading · math: 93% · 91%
- 2788Mt Lebanon SHSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 93% · 90%
- 2889South Fayette HSMcDonald · Public HighReading · math: 93% · 89%
- 2990Pocopson El SchWest Chester · Public ElementaryReading · math: 93% · 85%
- 3058HS of Engineering & SciencePhiladelphia · Public HighReading · math: 93% · 77%
- 3193Jefferson MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 93% · 75%
- 3295Richland El SchGibsonia · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 92%
- 3388Hance El SchGibsonia · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 92%
- 3493New Hope-Solebury HSNew Hope · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 92%
- 3591Sunrise El SchIrwin · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 92%
- 3690Conestoga SHSBerwyn · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 92%
- 3780Tyrone Area HSTyrone · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 92%
- 3891Radnor SHSRadnor · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 90%
- 3982Eastern York HSWrightsville · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 4091Poff El SchGibsonia · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 4187Lewisburg HSLewisburg · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 4289Lower Moreland HSHuntingdon Valley · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 4391Foster El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 4493Jefferson El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 4583Northern Bedford County HSLoysburg · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 4686McCullough El SchJeannette · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 4794Hillside El SchBerwyn · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 4889Baker El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 4992OHara El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 86%
- 5093Ithan El SchBryn Mawr · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 85%
- 5195Pickering Valley El SchChester Springs · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 83%
- 5294Souderton CS CollaborativeSouderton · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 5392Sol Feinstone El SchNewtown · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 5487McCormick El SchMoon Township · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 5588Hoover El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 5684Sunset Valley El SchNorth Huntingdon · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 5758Parkway Center City Middle CollegePhiladelphia · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 5894Devon El SchDevon · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 5993New Eagle El SchWayne · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 6094Chadds Ford El SchChadds Ford · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 6188Eisenhower El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 6287Streams El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 6386Laurel HSNew Castle · Public HighReading · math: 92% · 77%
- 6486Lincoln El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 77%
- 6595Hillendale El SchChadds Ford · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 77%
- 6688South Fayette MSMcDonald · Public MiddleReading · math: 92% · 73%
- 6788Bucks County Montessori CSFairless Hills · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 72%
- 6888Infinity CSHarrisburg · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 72%
- 6983Bon Meade El SchMoon township · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 72%
- 7085Palmyra Area SHSPalmyra · Public HighReading · math: 91% · 91%
- 7190Pine-Richland HSGibsonia · Public HighReading · math: 91% · 89%
- 7294Bradford Woods El SchBradford Woods · Public ElementaryReading · math: 91% · 87%
- 7387Wissahickon SHSAmbler · Public HighReading · math: 91% · 86%
- 7489Hershey HSHershey · Public HighReading · math: 91% · 86%
- 7593Shamona Creek El SchDowningtown · Public ElementaryReading · math: 91% · 86%
- 7686Sabold El SchSpringfield · Public ElementaryReading · math: 91% · 86%
- 7789North Allegheny HSWexford · Public HighReading · math: 91% · 85%
- 7882Springfield HSSpringfield · Public HighReading · math: 91% · 82%
- 7992Mars Area SHSMars · Public HighReading · math: 91% · 81%
- 8087Perkiomen Valley HSCollegeville · Public HighReading · math: 91% · 81%
- 8192Goodnoe El SchNewtown · Public ElementaryReading · math: 91% · 77%
- 8291Kutz El SchDoylestown · Public ElementaryReading · math: 91% · 76%
- 8383Valley Forge El SchWayne · Public ElementaryReading · math: 91% · 75%
- 8485Haverford SHSHavertown · Public HighReading · math: 90% · 92%
- 8589Central Bucks HS-EastDoylestown · Public HighReading · math: 90% · 90%
- 8687Fox Chapel Area HSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 90% · 89%
- 8794Fort Washington El SchFort Washington · Public ElementaryReading · math: 90% · 88%
- 8889Downingtown HS East CampusExton · Public HighReading · math: 90% · 87%
- 8987Franklin Regional SHSMurrysville · Public HighReading · math: 90% · 85%
- 9095Merion El SchMerion Station · Public ElementaryReading · math: 90% · 84%
- 9193Jarrettown El SchDresher · Public ElementaryReading · math: 90% · 82%
- 9292Swarthmore-Rutledge SchSwarthmore · Public ElementaryReading · math: 90% · 82%
- 9393Boyce MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 90% · 80%
- 9485Thomas Jefferson HSJefferson Hills · Public HighReading · math: 90% · 80%
- 9560GampPhiladelphia · Public HighReading · math: 90% · 77%
- 9690Wallingford El SchWallingford · Public ElementaryReading · math: 90% · 77%
- 9790Eden Hall Upper El SchGibsonia · Public MiddleReading · math: 90% · 71%
- 9887Central Bucks HS-SouthWarrington · Public HighReading · math: 89% · 87%
- 9995West Vincent El SchChester Springs · Public ElementaryReading · math: 89% · 87%
- 10087Spring-Ford SHS 9-12 CtrRoyersford · Public HighReading · math: 89% · 87%
| # | School | Sector | Reading · math | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 99.5% · 99.5% | 92.9 Top 5% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 962 |
| 2 | Central HS Philadelphia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 99.5% · 99.5% | 62.2 Top 50% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 2,329 |
| 3 | Masterman Julia R Sec Sch Philadelphia · High · Grades 5–12 | Public | 99.5% · 97% | 60.1 Top 50% | 97% Math proficiency | 1,183 |
| 4 | Fairview El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 97.5% · 92% | 93.4 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 5 | Bower Hill El Sch Venetia · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 97.5% · 92% | 86.9 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 689 |
| 6 | Pleasant Valley El Sch McMurray · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 97.5% · 92% | 87.7 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 495 |
| 7 | Markham El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 97.5% · 87% | 90.7 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 296 |
| 8 | Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 97.5% · 82% | 59.5 Top 50% | 82% Math proficiency | 1,225 |
| 9 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Bethlehem · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 97.5% · 77% | 91.4 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 10 | Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Erie · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 97% · 95% | 68.3 Top 25% | 95% Math proficiency | 750 |
| 11 | Peters Twp HS McMurray · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 96% · 94% | 89.9 Top 5% | 94% Math proficiency | 1,267 |
| 12 | Upper Saint Clair HS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 96% · 89% | 91.2 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,269 |
| 13 | Unionville HS Kennett Square · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 96% · 88% | 92.8 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 1,263 |
| 14 | Great Valley HS Malvern · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 96% · 87% | 86.1 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,481 |
| 15 | Girls HS Philadelphia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 96% · 83% | 61.2 Top 50% | 83% Math proficiency | 592 |
| 16 | Franklin El Sch Sewickley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 95% · 88% | 93.3 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 718 |
| 17 | Abington Heights HS Clarks Summit · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 95% · 87% | 89.5 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,115 |
| 18 | Lower Merion HS Ardmore · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 95% · 87% | 91.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,674 |
| 19 | Howard El Sch Howard · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 95% · 84.5% | 84.0 Top 10% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 87 |
| 20 | Upper Dublin HS Fort Washington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 95% · 82% | 88.1 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 1,272 |
| 21 | Dallastown El Sch Dallastown · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 95% · 74.5% | 75.0 Top 25% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 181 |
| 22 | Bainbridge El Sch Bainbridge · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 95% · 74.5% | 82.6 Top 10% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 219 |
| 23 | Franklin Towne CHS Philadelphia · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 94% · 95% | 64.2 Top 50% | 95% Math proficiency | 1,292 |
| 24 | Penn Trafford HS Harrison City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 94% · 89% | 83.8 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,167 |
| 25 | Harriton SHS Rosemont · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 94% · 87% | 93.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,239 |
| 26 | Hampton HS Allison Park · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 93% · 91% | 88.8 Top 5% | 91% Math proficiency | 865 |
| 27 | Mt Lebanon SHS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 93% · 90% | 88.4 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 1,772 |
| 28 | South Fayette HS McDonald · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 93% · 89% | 88.8 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,143 |
| 29 | Pocopson El Sch West Chester · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 93% · 85% | 89.7 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 30 | HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 93% · 77% | 57.5 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 31 | Jefferson MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 93% · 75% | 93.1 Top 5% | 75% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 32 | Richland El Sch Gibsonia · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 92% · 92% | 94.6 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 33 | Hance El Sch Gibsonia · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 92% · 92% | 88.3 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 406 |
| 34 | New Hope-Solebury HS New Hope · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92% · 92% | 93.2 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 450 |
| 35 | Sunrise El Sch Irwin · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 92% | 91.1 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 36 | Conestoga SHS Berwyn · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92% · 92% | 89.7 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 2,264 |
| 37 | Tyrone Area HS Tyrone · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92% · 92% | 80.4 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 503 |
| 38 | Radnor SHS Radnor · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92% · 90% | 91.4 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 1,146 |
| 39 | Eastern York HS Wrightsville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92% · 87% | 82.4 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 40 | Poff El Sch Gibsonia · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 87% | 91.2 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 41 | Lewisburg HS Lewisburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92% · 87% | 86.9 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 42 | Lower Moreland HS Huntingdon Valley · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92% · 87% | 89.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 879 |
| 43 | Foster El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 87% | 90.9 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 304 |
| 44 | Jefferson El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 87% | 92.5 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 310 |
| 45 | Northern Bedford County HS Loysburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92% · 87% | 83.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 46 | McCullough El Sch Jeannette · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 87% | 86.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 448 |
| 47 | Hillside El Sch Berwyn · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 87% | 94.2 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 48 | Baker El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 87% | 88.5 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 49 | OHara El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 86% | 92.4 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 726 |
| 50 | Ithan El Sch Bryn Mawr · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 85% | 92.9 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 51 | Pickering Valley El Sch Chester Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 83% | 94.7 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 52 | Souderton CS Collaborative Souderton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 92% · 82% | 94.0 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 53 | Sol Feinstone El Sch Newtown · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 92% · 82% | 91.6 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 644 |
| 54 | McCormick El Sch Moon Township · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 82% | 86.8 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 229 |
| 55 | Hoover El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 82% | 88.0 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 285 |
| 56 | Sunset Valley El Sch North Huntingdon · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 82% | 83.7 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 448 |
| 57 | Parkway Center City Middle College Philadelphia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92% · 82% | 58.4 Top 50% | 82% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 58 | Devon El Sch Devon · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 82% | 94.2 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 59 | New Eagle El Sch Wayne · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 82% | 92.6 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 60 | Chadds Ford El Sch Chadds Ford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 82% | 94.2 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 61 | Eisenhower El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 82% | 87.7 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 524 |
| 62 | Streams El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 82% | 86.8 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 468 |
| 63 | Laurel HS New Castle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92% · 77% | 86.4 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 64 | Lincoln El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 77% | 86.0 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 65 | Hillendale El Sch Chadds Ford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 77% | 94.8 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 66 | South Fayette MS McDonald · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 92% · 73% | 88.0 Top 5% | 73% Math proficiency | 859 |
| 67 | Bucks County Montessori CS Fairless Hills · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 92% · 72% | 87.7 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 180 |
| 68 | Infinity CS Harrisburg · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 92% · 72% | 87.6 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 256 |
| 69 | Bon Meade El Sch Moon township · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 72% | 83.3 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 70 | Palmyra Area SHS Palmyra · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91% · 91% | 84.5 Top 5% | 91% Math proficiency | 1,126 |
| 71 | Pine-Richland HS Gibsonia · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91% · 89% | 89.8 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,449 |
| 72 | Bradford Woods El Sch Bradford Woods · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 91% · 87% | 94.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 73 | Wissahickon SHS Ambler · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91% · 86% | 87.4 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 1,480 |
| 74 | Hershey HS Hershey · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91% · 86% | 88.7 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 1,050 |
| 75 | Shamona Creek El Sch Downingtown · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 91% · 86% | 92.7 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 488 |
| 76 | Sabold El Sch Springfield · Elementary · Grades 2–5 | Public | 91% · 86% | 86.3 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 77 | North Allegheny HS Wexford · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91% · 85% | 89.2 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 2,711 |
| 78 | Springfield HS Springfield · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91% · 82% | 82.2 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 1,434 |
| 79 | Mars Area SHS Mars · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91% · 81% | 92.1 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 1,044 |
| 80 | Perkiomen Valley HS Collegeville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91% · 81% | 87.4 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 1,616 |
| 81 | Goodnoe El Sch Newtown · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 91% · 77% | 91.5 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 668 |
| 82 | Kutz El Sch Doylestown · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 91% · 76% | 90.6 Top 5% | 76% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 83 | Valley Forge El Sch Wayne · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 91% · 75% | 82.8 Top 10% | 75% Math proficiency | 552 |
| 84 | Haverford SHS Havertown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 90% · 92% | 85.3 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 1,994 |
| 85 | Central Bucks HS-East Doylestown · High · Grades 10–12 | Public | 90% · 90% | 89.3 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 1,374 |
| 86 | Fox Chapel Area HS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 90% · 89% | 86.9 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,360 |
| 87 | Fort Washington El Sch Fort Washington · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 90% · 88% | 93.8 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 88 | Downingtown HS East Campus Exton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 90% · 87% | 89.0 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,708 |
| 89 | Franklin Regional SHS Murrysville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 90% · 85% | 86.5 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 1,101 |
| 90 | Merion El Sch Merion Station · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 90% · 84% | 94.6 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 91 | Jarrettown El Sch Dresher · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 90% · 82% | 93.0 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 92 | Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch Swarthmore · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 90% · 82% | 91.5 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 560 |
| 93 | Boyce MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 90% · 80% | 93.2 Top 5% | 80% Math proficiency | 624 |
| 94 | Thomas Jefferson HS Jefferson Hills · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 90% · 80% | 84.6 Top 5% | 80% Math proficiency | 1,041 |
| 95 | Gamp Philadelphia · High · Grades 5–12 | Public | 90% · 77% | 59.9 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 634 |
| 96 | Wallingford El Sch Wallingford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 90% · 77% | 89.8 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 609 |
| 97 | Eden Hall Upper El Sch Gibsonia · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 90% · 71% | 90.0 Top 5% | 71% Math proficiency | 1,076 |
| 98 | Central Bucks HS-South Warrington · High · Grades 10–12 | Public | 89% · 87% | 87.3 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,719 |
| 99 | West Vincent El Sch Chester Springs · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 89% · 87% | 95.1 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 100 | Spring-Ford SHS 9-12 Ctr Royersford · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 89% · 87% | 87.2 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 2,629 |
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