Schools in Pennsylvania (2025)
2,819 schools · 1,587,871 students · 2658 public, 161 charter · median Enrollment 467.
Pennsylvania has 2,819 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,587,871 students. By level there are 1,629 elementary, 621 high, 521 middle, 48 other; by sector 2,658 public, 161 charter.
The median Enrollment across Pennsylvania's schools is 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
2,766 of the 2,819 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is West Vincent El Sch (95.1, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Hillendale El Sch (94.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Pickering Valley El Sch (94.7, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 535 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Reading SHS (4,879 students), Upper Darby SHS (4,187 students), Hazleton Area HS (4,071 students).
Schools are spread across 773 citys, with the most in Philadelphia (292), Pittsburgh (143), Lancaster (39), York (39).
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Top 60 schools in Pennsylvania
The highest-scoring 60 of 2,766 ranked schools in Pennsylvania, by Success Index (US). Use the school district and city pages below, the ranking tables or the search box to find every school.
- 195West Vincent El SchChester Springs · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 530 students
- 295Hillendale El SchChadds Ford · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 395Pickering Valley El SchChester Springs · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 495Merion El SchMerion Station · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 438 students
- 595Richland El SchGibsonia · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 694Bradford Woods El SchBradford Woods · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 794Chadds Ford El SchChadds Ford · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 894Devon El SchDevon · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 994Hillside El SchBerwyn · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 1094Souderton CS CollaborativeSouderton · Charter Elementary82% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 1194Bethel Springs El SchGarnet Valley · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 537 students
- 1294Fort Washington El SchFort Washington · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 1394Upper Providence El SchRoyersford · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 435 students
- 1494Bala-Cynwyd MSBala Cynwyd · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 794 students
- 1594Black Rock MSVillanova · Public Middle15% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,077 students
- 1694Cynwyd SchBala Cynwyd · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 446 students
- 1794Radnor MSWayne · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 808 students
- 1893Fairview El SchPittsburgh · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 1993Harriton SHSRosemont · Public High87% Math proficiency · 1,239 students
- 2093Franklin El SchSewickley · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 718 students
- 2193Boyce MSPittsburgh · Public Middle80% Math proficiency · 624 students
- 2293New Hope-Solebury HSNew Hope · Public High92% Math proficiency · 450 students
- 2393Coopertown El SchBryn Mawr · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 2493Jefferson MSPittsburgh · Public Middle75% Math proficiency · 621 students
- 2593Welsh Valley MSNarberth · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 788 students
- 2693Charles F Patton MSKennett Square · Public Middle69% Math proficiency · 842 students
- 2793Jarrettown El SchDresher · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 2893Penn Valley SchNarberth · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 2993Belmont Hills El SchBala Cynwyd · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 3093Downingtown STEM AcademyDowningtown · Public High99.5% Math proficiency · 962 students
- 3193Garnet Valley El SchGlen Mills · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 700 students
- 3293Ithan El SchBryn Mawr · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 538 students
- 3393Unionville HSKennett Square · Public High88% Math proficiency · 1,263 students
- 3493Shamona Creek El SchDowningtown · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 488 students
- 3593Wayne El SchWayne · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 525 students
- 3693Afton El SchYardley · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 3793New Eagle El SchWayne · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 472 students
- 3893Jefferson El SchPittsburgh · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 310 students
- 3993Maple Glen El SchMaple Glen · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 452 students
- 4093New Hope-Solebury MSNew Hope · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 280 students
- 4192OHara El SchPittsburgh · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 726 students
- 4292Hosack El SchAllison Park · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 348 students
- 4392Mars Area SHSMars · Public High81% Math proficiency · 1,044 students
- 4492Ridge Park El SchConshohocken · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 525 students
- 4592Ross El SchPittsburgh · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 498 students
- 4692Penn Wynne SchWynnewood · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 621 students
- 4792Edgewood El SchYardley · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 557 students
- 4892Quarry Hill El SchYardley · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 464 students
- 4992Sol Feinstone El SchNewtown · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 644 students
- 5092Goodnoe El SchNewtown · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 668 students
- 5192Radnor El SchRadnor · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 554 students
- 5292Swarthmore-Rutledge SchSwarthmore · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 560 students
- 5391Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the ArtsBethlehem · Charter High77% Math proficiency · 550 students
- 5491Lower Merion HSArdmore · Public High87% Math proficiency · 1,674 students
- 5591Radnor SHSRadnor · Public High90% Math proficiency · 1,146 students
- 5691Concord El SchGlen Mills · Public Elementary13.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 617 students
- 5791Pine-Richland MSGibsonia · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 703 students
- 5891Radio Park El SchState College · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 424 students
- 5991Eisenhower El SchCamp Hill · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 260 students
- 6091Gladwyne SchGladwyne · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 556 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Vincent El Sch Chester Springs · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 95.1 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 2 | Hillendale El Sch Chadds Ford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 94.8 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 3 | Pickering Valley El Sch Chester Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 94.7 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 4 | Merion El Sch Merion Station · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 94.6 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 5 | Richland El Sch Gibsonia · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 94.6 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 6 | Bradford Woods El Sch Bradford Woods · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 94.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 7 | Chadds Ford El Sch Chadds Ford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 94.2 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 8 | Devon El Sch Devon · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 94.2 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 9 | Hillside El Sch Berwyn · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 94.2 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 10 | Souderton CS Collaborative Souderton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 94.0 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 11 | Bethel Springs El Sch Garnet Valley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 93.8 Top 5% | 76% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 12 | Fort Washington El Sch Fort Washington · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 93.8 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 13 | Upper Providence El Sch Royersford · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 93.7 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 435 |
| 14 | Bala-Cynwyd MS Bala Cynwyd · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 93.6 Top 5% | 71% Math proficiency | 794 |
| 15 | Black Rock MS Villanova · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 93.6 Top 5% | 15% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,077 |
| 16 | Cynwyd Sch Bala Cynwyd · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 93.6 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 17 | Radnor MS Wayne · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 93.6 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 808 |
| 18 | Fairview El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 93.4 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 19 | Harriton SHS Rosemont · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 93.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,239 |
| 20 | Franklin El Sch Sewickley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 93.3 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 718 |
| 21 | Boyce MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 93.2 Top 5% | 80% Math proficiency | 624 |
| 22 | New Hope-Solebury HS New Hope · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 93.2 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 450 |
| 23 | Coopertown El Sch Bryn Mawr · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 93.1 Top 5% | 79% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 24 | Jefferson MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 93.1 Top 5% | 75% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 25 | Welsh Valley MS Narberth · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 93.1 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 788 |
| 26 | Charles F Patton MS Kennett Square · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 93.0 Top 5% | 69% Math proficiency | 842 |
| 27 | Jarrettown El Sch Dresher · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 93.0 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 28 | Penn Valley Sch Narberth · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 93.0 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 29 | Belmont Hills El Sch Bala Cynwyd · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92.9 Top 5% | 78% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 30 | Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92.9 Top 5% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 962 |
| 31 | Garnet Valley El Sch Glen Mills · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 92.9 Top 5% | 74% Math proficiency | 700 |
| 32 | Ithan El Sch Bryn Mawr · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92.9 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 33 | Unionville HS Kennett Square · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92.8 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 1,263 |
| 34 | Shamona Creek El Sch Downingtown · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92.7 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 488 |
| 35 | Wayne El Sch Wayne · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92.7 Top 5% | 76% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 36 | Afton El Sch Yardley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92.6 Top 5% | 78% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 37 | New Eagle El Sch Wayne · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92.6 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 38 | Jefferson El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92.5 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 310 |
| 39 | Maple Glen El Sch Maple Glen · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92.5 Top 5% | 76% Math proficiency | 452 |
| 40 | New Hope-Solebury MS New Hope · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 92.5 Top 5% | 68% Math proficiency | 280 |
| 41 | OHara El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92.4 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 726 |
| 42 | Hosack El Sch Allison Park · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92.2 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 348 |
| 43 | Mars Area SHS Mars · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 92.1 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 1,044 |
| 44 | Ridge Park El Sch Conshohocken · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 92.1 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 45 | Ross El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92.1 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 46 | Penn Wynne Sch Wynnewood · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92.0 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 47 | Edgewood El Sch Yardley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 91.6 Top 5% | 76% Math proficiency | 557 |
| 48 | Quarry Hill El Sch Yardley · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 91.6 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 49 | Sol Feinstone El Sch Newtown · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 91.6 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 644 |
| 50 | Goodnoe El Sch Newtown · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 91.5 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 668 |
| 51 | Radnor El Sch Radnor · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 91.5 Top 5% | 75% Math proficiency | 554 |
| 52 | Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch Swarthmore · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 91.5 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 560 |
| 53 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Bethlehem · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 91.4 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 54 | Lower Merion HS Ardmore · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 1,674 |
| 55 | Radnor SHS Radnor · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 91.4 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 1,146 |
| 56 | Concord El Sch Glen Mills · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 91.3 Top 5% | 13.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 617 |
| 57 | Pine-Richland MS Gibsonia · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 91.3 Top 5% | 68% Math proficiency | 703 |
| 58 | Radio Park El Sch State College · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 91.3 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 424 |
| 59 | Eisenhower El Sch Camp Hill · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 91.2 Top 5% | 74% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 60 | Gladwyne Sch Gladwyne · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 91.2 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 556 |
53 further schools in Pennsylvania are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Enrollment, or unscored types); they appear on their city pages and in search.
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Largest citys in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia(292)
- Pittsburgh(143)
- Lancaster(39)
- York(39)
- Harrisburg(36)
- Allentown(36)
- Erie(34)
- Reading(31)
- Bethlehem(24)
- Mechanicsburg(17)
- New Castle(17)
- West Chester(17)
- Scranton(16)
- Easton(16)
- Chambersburg(15)
- Pottstown(15)
- Johnstown(13)
- Lebanon(13)
- Norristown(13)
- State College(12)
- Uniontown(12)
- Downingtown(12)
- Levittown(11)
- Altoona(11)
- Doylestown(11)
- Hanover(11)
- Greensburg(11)
- Washington(11)
- Bensalem(10)
- Carlisle(10)
- Lansdale(10)
- McKeesport(9)
- Quakertown(9)
- Aliquippa(8)
- Bloomsburg(8)
- Butler(8)
- Camp Hill(8)
- Williamsport(8)
- Moon Township(8)
- Perkasie(8)
- Royersford(8)
- Chester(7)
- Monroeville(7)
- Phoenixville(7)
- Bethel Park(7)
- Beaver Falls(7)
- East Stroudsburg(7)
- Ellwood City(7)
- Malvern(7)
- Kennett Square(7)
- Lititz(7)
- Nazareth(7)
- North Huntingdon(7)
- Yardley(7)
- Drexel Hill(7)
- Souderton(6)
- Huntingdon(6)
- Gettysburg(6)
- Pottsville(6)
- Gibsonia(6)
School districts in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia City SD(212)
- Pittsburgh SD(53)
- Allentown City SD(23)
- Central Bucks SD(23)
- Bethlehem Area SD(22)
- Central Dauphin SD(19)
- Lancaster SD(19)
- Reading SD(19)
- Chambersburg Area SD(17)
- North Penn SD(17)
- West Chester Area SD(17)
- Downingtown Area SD(16)
- Erie City SD(15)
- Scranton SD(15)
- Council Rock SD(14)
- Pennsbury SD(14)
- West Shore SD(14)
- Upper Darby SD(13)
- Harrisburg City SD(12)
- Norristown Area SD(12)
- Parkland SD(12)
- Altoona Area SD(11)
- Cumberland Valley SD(11)
- Hazleton Area SD(11)
- Lower Merion SD(11)
- North Allegheny SD(11)
- Pennridge SD(11)
- Spring-Ford Area SD(11)
- State College Area SD(11)
- William Penn SD(11)
- Carlisle Area SD(10)
- East Penn SD(10)
- East Stroudsburg Area SD(10)
- Hempfield SD(10)
- Mt Lebanon SD(10)
- Neshaminy SD(10)
- Penn Manor SD(10)
- Abington SD(9)
- Bensalem Township SD(9)
- Boyertown Area SD(9)
- Butler Area SD(9)
- Canon-McMillan SD(9)
- Coatesville Area SD(9)
- Easton Area SD(9)
- Hempfield Area SD(9)
- Keystone Central SD(9)
- Manheim Township SD(9)
- Mifflin County SD(9)
- Millcreek Township SD(9)
- Pocono Mountain SD(9)
- Ridley SD(9)
- Souderton Area SD(9)
- Uniontown Area SD(9)
- Warren County SD(9)
- Wilkes-Barre Area SD(9)
- York City SD(9)
- Albert Gallatin Area SD(8)
- Armstrong SD(8)
- Bethel Park SD(8)
- Central York SD(8)
- Crawford Central SD(8)
- Dallastown Area SD(8)
- Lebanon SD(8)
- Lower Dauphin SD(8)
- Mechanicsburg Area SD(8)
- Moon Area SD(8)
- Northeastern York SD(8)
- Penn-Trafford SD(8)
- Quakertown Community SD(8)
- Red Lion Area SD(8)
- Seneca Valley SD(8)
- Tredyffrin-Easttown SD(8)
- Wilson SD(8)
- Cheltenham SD(7)
- Chester-Upland SD(7)
- Delaware Valley SD(7)
- Ephrata Area SD(7)
- Great Valley SD(7)
- Haverford Township SD(7)
- Methacton SD(7)
- Norwin SD(7)
- Owen J Roberts SD(7)
- Perkiomen Valley SD(7)
- Colonial SD(7)
- Shaler Area SD(7)
- Solanco SD(7)
- Stroudsburg Area SD(7)
- Trinity Area SD(7)
- Upper Merion Area SD(7)
- Williamsport Area SD(7)
- Abington Heights SD(6)
- Wissahickon SD(6)
- Pine-Richland SD(6)
- Bellefonte Area SD(6)
- Bristol Township SD(6)
- Centennial SD(6)
- Chichester SD(6)
- Conestoga Valley SD(6)
- Connellsville Area SD(6)
- Cornwall-Lebanon SD(6)
- Dover Area SD(6)
- DuBois Area SD(6)
- Elizabeth Forward SD(6)
- Exeter Township SD(6)
- Fox Chapel Area SD(6)
- Gateway SD(6)
- Governor Mifflin SD(6)
- Hatboro-Horsham SD(6)
- Indiana Area SD(6)
- Interboro SD(6)
- Kennett Consolidated SD(6)
- Kiski Area SD(6)
- Laurel Highlands SD(6)
- Marple Newtown SD(6)
- Nazareth Area SD(6)
- North Hills SD(6)
- Northampton Area SD(6)
- Northern York County SD(6)
- Oxford Area SD(6)
- Palmyra Area SD(6)
- Penn-Delco SD(6)
- Penncrest SD(6)
- Phoenixville Area SD(6)
- Pottstown SD(6)
- Rose Tree Media SD(6)
- Shippensburg Area SD(6)
- South Eastern SD(6)
- Southeast Delco SD(6)
- South Western SD(6)
- Spring Grove Area SD(6)
- Tuscarora SD(6)
- Titusville Area SD(6)
- Unionville-Chadds Ford SD(6)
- Upper Dublin SD(6)
- Upper St. Clair SD(6)
- Warwick SD(6)
- Wayne Highlands SD(6)
- Waynesboro Area SD(6)
- Wyoming Valley West SD(6)
- York Suburban SD(6)
- Ambridge Area SD(5)
- Bald Eagle Area SD(5)
- Baldwin-Whitehall SD(5)
- Bangor Area SD(5)
- Big Spring SD(5)
- Bloomsburg Area SD(5)
- Cocalico SD(5)
- Conewago Valley SD(5)
- Derry Township SD(5)
- Eastern Lebanon County SD(5)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Pennsylvania?
West Vincent El Sch is the highest-ranked school in Pennsylvania with a Success Index (US) of 95.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 2819 schools (1629 elementary, 521 middle, 621 high, 48 other) educating 1,587,871 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Pennsylvania?
The median Enrollment across schools in Pennsylvania is 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.