For the 2025 school year, there are 51 blue ribbon public high schools serving 36,863 students in Pennsylvania.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Pennsylvania are Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and North East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Bucks High School-east, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Pennsylvania (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Grades: 9-12
| 2,287 students
Rank: #22.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Grades: 5-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #33.
North East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
New Hope-solebury High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
182 W Bridge St
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2028
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2028
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Springfield High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 S Rolling Road
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,364 students
Rank: #66.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #77.
Danville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
733 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #88.
Central Bucks High School-east
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2804 Holicong Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2300
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2300
Grades: 10-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #99.
Cambria Heights Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
426 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-3601
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-3601
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #1111.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #1212.
Fort Leboeuf Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
931 N High St
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2616
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2616
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #1313.
Wissahickon Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
521 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Grades: 9-12
| 1,457 students
Rank: #1414.
Strath Haven High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #1515.
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #1616.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Grades: 7-12
| 843 students
Rank: #1717.
Southern Columbia High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3450
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3450
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #1818.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #1919.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
(Math: 52% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 826 students
Rank: #2020.
Tyrone Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #2121.
Fairview High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7460 Mccray Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #2222.
West Chester East High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #2323.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #2424.
Council Rock High School South
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 Rock Way
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1100
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,946 students
Rank: #2525.
Holicong Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Holicong Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2700
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2700
Grades: 7-9
| 909 students
Rank: #2626.
Bethel Park High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Franklin Towne Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 640 students
Rank: #2929.
Laurel High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #3030.
Hampton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2929 Mccully Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
Rank: #3131.
Unami Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 South Moyer Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 893-3400
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 893-3400
Grades: 7-9
| 778 students
Rank: #3232.
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #3333.
Everett Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #3434.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Grades: K-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #3535.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 E. Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Pennsylvania include Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and North East High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Pennsylvania?
51 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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