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The Commonwealth serves more than 1.7 million students in 500 school districts, 29 Intermediate Units, 174 charter schools, and multiple private schools. We are also home to more than 300 postsecondary and higher education institutions.
The Department of Education oversees public schools in Pennsylvania and policies related to public, academic, and school libraries, and the State Library of Pennsylvania.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Education's EdNA (Education Names & Addresses) database provides a list of all schools recognized in the Commonwealth. This database EdNA includes all licensed private academic schools and registered nonpublic nonlicensed (religious) schools.
There are numerous elementary, secondary, and higher institutions of learning in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which is home to 500 public school districts, thousands of private schools, many publicly funded colleges and universities, and over 100 private institutions of higher education.
Compare and explore public, charter, and private schools in Pennsylvania based on academic performance, equity, and student demographics. Read parent reviews, see test scores, and find schools in your city or district.
Explore 2025 school ratings and statistics for public and private schools in Pennsylvania. Find the best schools near you.
Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts range in size from approximately 200 students to more than 140,000 students. In addition to traditional public schools, more than 160 brick-and-mortar charter schools and 14 cyber charter schools are responsible for educating 135,000 students.
