2020 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania

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Fox Chapel Area School District
School District
Pittsburgh, PA
47 reviews
#1 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Junior: Music department couldn't be better. I'm very fortunate to have the quality of music education and opportunities we have at Fox Chapel, although it's a shame the school doesn't fund music the way they fund sports. It's all on the parents and fundraising, which isn't fair to those who are economically disadvantaged. Disproportunately few of those in Fox Chapel though. Excellent selection of AP classes. I think I'll be very well prepared for college. Many colleges visit here, including my first choice! More interesting electives here than you could possibly fit in your schedule. Small class sizes. I think there's probably something here for everyone.
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$91,630 Average Teacher Salary
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Lower Merion School District
School District
Ardmore, PA
49 reviews
#2 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Senior: What I like about Lower Merion School District is that they follow a strict curriculum which each school is included in. They have certain days that students are allowed off such as holidays and breaks such as winter break. Lower Merion School District is also aware of the danger of students traveling in weather such as snow. not only do they pay attention to the students situations with coming to school, but also going home. One thing that I would like to see change about the school district is the diversity. I would like to see more African Americans in the community. I would also like the schools in this district to be able to come together and do things together. Although we are not in the same interact as certain schools, I would like to see the schools do more together.
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$114,801 Average Teacher Salary
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Mt. Lebanon School District
School District
Pittsburgh, PA
27 reviews
#3 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Senior: As a student who attends Mt. Lebanon, I can personally attest to how great the academic opportunities offered are. The STEM program in particular is amazing as it gives students opportunities to shadow in different fields, listen to speakers, or participate in competitions. Many people say that “college is what you make of it,” and the same can be said for Mt. Lebanon. Many students go through the school district without participating in any of the academic programs, clubs, or sports, but many other students fully take advantage of the opportunties. The students that do receive a much richer and fuller education. My biggest complaint about the school is the lack of socioeconomic diversity. Particularly, I find it frustrating during English classes when discussing because majority of the school is white, upper middle class. This lack of diversity causes a lack of perspective for students.
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14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$81,964 Average Teacher Salary
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North Allegheny School District
School District
Pittsburgh, PA
95 reviews
#4 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Alum: North Allegheny is a great school not just academically but athletically as well. I never had a teacher who I disliked, and they were always there to support me and help me to be successful. I truly am blessed to have gone to such an amazing school district! It is in a very safe area, has great staff members, and challenging curriculum that has helped prepare me so much for the real world! If anything could be changed about NA, it would be to have more space, or expand on the high schools because there are so many students and not enough space.
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15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$90,144 Average Teacher Salary
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Radnor Township School District
School District
Wayne, PA
16 reviews
#5 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Parent: As a parent, I can not say enough good things about this school district. The leadership is phenomenal, teachers are caring and experienced, and parent involvement and the community are incredible. My family has lived in similar school districts in the midwest and west coast. There is nothing like Radnor - it's incredible!
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$94,477 Average Teacher Salary
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Wallingford-Swarthmore School District
School District
Wallingford, PA
14 reviews
#6 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Parent: As a parent and educator, I chose to live in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District because of its reputation. My son started kindergarten this year, and I can honestly say that I have not disappointed. He has already been provided with an abundance of phenomenal educational opportunities. He has grown academically, socially, and emotionally. I am excited to see what the future in WSSD holds for him!
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14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$89,298 Average Teacher Salary
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Colonial School District
School District
Plymouth Meeting, PA
25 reviews
#7 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Parent: You can't beat the quality of the educational experience you get at Colonial. They somehow have managed to find the right balance of academic core curriculum, speciality courses, and extra curriculars. And they are somehow also able to work with the students on an individual level. The team at Colonial helped my son get into his top 3 schools for college! An amazing district!
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$103,889 Average Teacher Salary
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Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
School District
Wayne, PA
22 reviews
#8 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Parent: Awesome schools, teachers, and activities! One of the best public schools in the area. No negative remarks at this time. Thanks.
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15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$92,619 Average Teacher Salary
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Rose Tree Media School District
School District
Media, PA
8 reviews
#9 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Alum: The teachers truly care about the students' well being and education. The school environment feels safe and open, because of the teacher and administration's efforts to accommodate all students. This is applicable in all of the schools that I attended. Indian Lane Elementary School, Springton Lake Middle School, and Penncrest High School all brought outstanding school experiences. My Junior and Senior year, a grant was established to give the students ipads. This was an extremely privileged situation that the experience.
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$87,238 Average Teacher Salary
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School District of Upper Dublin
School District
Maple Glen, PA
32 reviews
#10 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Parent: Excellent schools, teachers and programming. We moved to Upper Dublin, choosing it over Lower Merion, specifically for the schools and we have not been disappointed. The teachers really care about the students and provide lots of extra attention to make sure teachers are engaged. The arts program is really exceptional, our favorite nights are the high school theater productions (which are Broadway worthy!), Music in our Schools and the art show. Athletics are top-notch with excellent fields and an Olympic sized pool. I like that they don't push standardized testing and instead encourage students to learn and engage the material. Life is about staying curious not taking tests. Couldn't be happier in this district!
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$96,651 Average Teacher Salary
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Quaker Valley School District
School District
Leetsdale, PA
22 reviews
#11 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Parent: Overall, we have been very pleased with the quality of teachers and academics at Quaker Valley. Just wish the selection process for athletic coaches would be of higher quality and find individuals who can relate well to the students. Using college interns or younger teachers would be much more appropriate than hiring cranky senior citizens who obviously have a strong disdain for teenagers and who aren't physically fit themselves. Someone who doesn't rely on favoritism, bullying and negative feedback to try to gain respect from her team. There seems to be little oversight on the quality of coaching as multiple student and parent complaints to the administration have been disregarded.
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$91,427 Average Teacher Salary
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Garnet Valley School District
School District
Glen Mills, PA
38 reviews
#12 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Senior: Garnet Valley offers a great education and has a beautiful campus! The teachers are very experienced and are always there to stay after if you need extra help. In addition, the school is very safe. There is always a several security guards patrolling the campus to ensure our safety. Also, the amount of after school activities is outstanding. The list never ends, from lacrosse all the way to robotics club.
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$91,538 Average Teacher Salary
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Council Rock School District
School District
Newtown, PA
47 reviews
#13 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Alum: The academics are pretty good, and Council Rock has a reputation among state colleges as being challenging and demanding. Most AP courses are offered between the two high schools.
The teachers at Council Rock are a hit or a miss. As a student, I encountered several facility members that played an active role in my education and my future. However, any student/parent is sure to encounter as many unmotivated and passionless teachers in the district.
In addition, there is a severe lack of clubs and activities between the two high schools. Besides the ever-shrinking music and arts department and the standard honor societies, interesting and fun after-school activities are extremely hard to come by. As a student, I was disappointed by the general lack of creativity from facility and students. This may also be a statement on the great lack of diversity on campus.
Overall, I enjoyed my years at Council Rock, but obviously there are areas of improvement.
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15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$115,982 Average Teacher Salary
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Central Columbia School District
School District
Bloomsburg, PA
36 reviews
#14 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Alum: I am a recent graduate of Central Columbia School District and having gone there all the way from Pre-k through 12, I have to commend the teachers and staff on being extremely dedicated to the community of the school. The way they arrange their curriculum (of the high school) is broken down into Career Pathways in order to prep students for their future career by helping them funnel down their interests. These pathways include Agri-Science, Science, and Health; Arts and Communication; Business, Finance, Marketing, and Information Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial Technologies; and Human Services. To elaborate on these pathways, there were "personalized" courses called electives under each pathway that taught specialized content relevant to each branch. I believe this way of arranging high school curriculum is so important because students need encouragement and preparation for further education after high school to successfully contribute to society.
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14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$64,898 Average Teacher Salary
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Hampton Township School District
School District
Allison Park, PA
44 reviews
#15 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Alum: My experience at Hampton High School was overall very positive. After completing my first year of college, I feel that Hampton has sufficiently prepared me for college-level academics. My writing is at the level, if not above, what is expected from my professors. Also the rigor of the honors and AP classes available at Hampton have prepared me well for the level of intensity my college classes have been. If I had to find anything negative, diversity within student body is low. Also, some teachers may pick obvious favorites and treat other student unfairly. That being said, I also have had multiple teachers in Hampton that I truly loved and hope to keep in touch with throughout my entire academic career. It is obvious that this school district breeds intelligent, successful students and other schools and universities are aware of this.
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16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$89,263 Average Teacher Salary
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Upper St. Clair School District
School District
Pittsburgh, PA
48 reviews
#16 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Senior: Overall, my experience in Upper st. Clair has been good. The teachers seem to care about their students, for the most part. The middle schools try new programs and learning techniques often to help the students. In High School, most students are encouraged to go to college, which may not be good for all students. There are vocational schools which students can attend in addition to going to school. The school offers several ways to improve SAT and ACT scores, which helps with the application process for further education. Overall I feel prepared for college. The school is not very diverse, but they try to be progressive.
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16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$85,685 Average Teacher Salary
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Montour School District
School District
Mc Kees Rocks, PA
38 reviews
#17 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Senior: I love the Montour School District. From the clubs and organizations to simply the teachers, being involved was a great way to enhance my love and passion for my high school. Without the teachers, I wouldn't have gained the confidence I needed to succeed as a student and a member of the club I am in, which is Montour Associate of Marketing and Advertising (MAMA). I feel very proud to be a part of this district where student center learning and student success is the top priority. Overall, I am proud to be apart of the Montour School District!
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15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$96,258 Average Teacher Salary
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Central Bucks School District
School District
Doylestown, PA
155 reviews
#18 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Middle School Student: I'm in middle school. I attend Unami, and previously I attended Butler for elementary. Butler was paradise. Unami, is torture. As a Jewish student I can say that I feel personally ashamed of myself. I am constantly being bullied at school for wearing a Star of David, or even just using a Yiddish phrase. I got bullied because I said mazel tov! Who does that!?
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15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$84,751 Average Teacher Salary
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Fairview School District
School District
Fairview, PA
24 reviews
#19 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Alum: My experience at Fairview High School was a blessing. During my time there the school was presented as a National Blue Ribbon School, which says a lot about the hard work and academic strength of the school. I was involved in sports throughout my high school career and the athletics program was fantastic. The teacher to student ratio was fair. Our guidance office has prepared students very well for college life and have especially helped me in finding that perfect college that suites me. All in all Fairview High School is a fantastic school and I will never forget the friends and memories I made there.
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15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$67,889 Average Teacher Salary
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New Hope-Solebury School District
School District
New Hope, PA
13 reviews
#20 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Parent: New Hope-Solebury is like attending a private school. Its small size allows for quick curriculum changes when needed. At the high school, it's the kind of school where you can be BOTH the captain of the soccer team AND sing in select choir - a rarity at bigger schools. Even though the high school is small, there are still many choices for AP and Honors classes. The lower elementary school serves grades K-2 and is a special place for the youngest kids to learn and grow. The only challenge you'll have at NH-S is finding a house - it's a very tight real estate market. Otherwise, you can't go wrong moving to New Hope!
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12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$97,383 Average Teacher Salary
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Great Valley School District
School District
Malvern, PA
25 reviews
#21 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Niche User: Overall, my experience at Great Valley was smooth and exciting. I met some of my best friends and had the opportunity of working with highly educated teachers. Throughout my years at Great Valley, I learned how to work efficiently and be organized. One of my favorite things about the high school were the English classes. The English teachers really do prepare you for college when it comes to writing. So far I have received great words from my college professors on my writing skills. Socially, it is quite a diverse place that has a variety of opportunities such as sports and clubs to make sure that each student is a part of the school community.
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$91,621 Average Teacher Salary
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Wissahickon School District
School District
Ambler, PA
27 reviews
#22 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Alum: Wissahickon has a very diverse and open group of staff and teachers that work individually with students to help them achieve their goals. They give great attention to the safety and welfare of their students and provide individual attention to each and every one of their students to assist them with any challenges they may face. They provide clubs and activities for all different interests and address all current issues and problems facing today's youth- bullying, cyberbullying, social media, etc. They also push students to challenge themselves in rigorous classes and subjects, including AP and accelerated courses. Wissahickon is a close bound community with a group of very determined and hardworking staff and students alike.
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$105,874 Average Teacher Salary
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School District of Haverford Township
School District
Havertown, PA
3 reviews
#23 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Senior: I was in the Haverford School district for elementary, middle, and high school. Most of my teachers were very nice and helpful. Many AP teachers are very qualified and prepare students well for the exams. There were many clubs to choose from and if you didn't find any to your liking you could easily start your own! The faculty sometimes hindered the experience for some students, but overall I enjoy my time at Haverford!
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15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$87,800 Average Teacher Salary
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North Pocono School District
School District
Moscow, PA
25 reviews
#24 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Niche User: I found North Pocono School District to be a wonderful school for the time I was a student there! I do not go there anymore as I've found cyber-schooling works for me personally, however, it was a wonderful experience! The teachers are passionate about what they do, which rubs off tremendously on the students. The sports portion of it is great as well! They take any form of athletics very seriously and push their students to do their best.
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14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$70,427 Average Teacher Salary
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Wyomissing Area School District
School District
Wyomissing, PA
16 reviews
#25 Best Places to Teach in Pennsylvania
Alum: Wyomissing Area School District is an ideal place to learn and prepare for life after. I was a transfer and I was so shocked by how helpful and involved the teachers and staff were. They offer so much if you apply yourself and it really opened some doors for me. Not to mention the school is incredibly diverse both in students but also student activity, everyone would strive for greatness no matter what extra curricular activities they were involved in. Even the majority of the students were very friendly and helpful, those same students were in this district their whole lives, so they must be doing something right! I personally never bought lunch but, oh man, when it was quesadilla day I would go nuts for them!
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14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
$69,723 Average Teacher Salary
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The Haverford School
Private School
Haverford, PA
PK, K-12
81 reviews
Parent: Our son has been at The Haverford School for eleven years and is currently a sophomore in the upper school. Haverford has been a fantastic environment and investment. The faculty fully understand and embrace the nature of boys and learning and the educational experiences span the classrooms, sports fields, music hall and beyond. This past weekend our son had an off-site cross country meet and the turn out from the Haverford community included the Headmaster, teachers, parents and pets - a great, lasting community - Preparing Boys for Life!
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973 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Conwell-Egan Catholic High School
Private School
Fairless Hills, PA
9-12
110 reviews
Parent: Our son is a Sophomore at CEC and we couldn't be happier. The community is one where students thrive in multiple areas including academics, fine arts, sports and community service. With the new Center for Student Leadership, CEC students will be able to make more informed decisions about their future through real life discussions with experts from many careers. The Fine Arts department is second to none with dedicated instructors and opportunities for students to build upon their interests and talent.
I wholeheartedly recommend CEC!
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432 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Friends Central School
Private School
Wynnewood, PA
PK, K-12
45 reviews
Parent: As a parent, I can't think of a better place to send my kids to school. The academics are terrific, the sports/movement program focuses on what is important, and the exposure to ideas and experiences outside of the usual academics provide for a rich and thought provoking experience. But maybe the most important aspect of the school comes from the Quaker idea that there is that of God in each of us, and, adults and young people alike deserve to be treated like human beings, and are expected to treat other people like human beings. By that, I mean with care and respect and appreciation.
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806 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Fox Chapel Area School District

Lower Merion School District

Mt. Lebanon School District

North Allegheny School District

Radnor Township School District

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

Colonial School District

Tredyffrin-Easttown School District

Rose Tree Media School District

School District of Upper Dublin

Quaker Valley School District

Garnet Valley School District

Council Rock School District

Central Columbia School District

Hampton Township School District

Upper St. Clair School District

Montour School District

Central Bucks School District

Fairview School District

New Hope-Solebury School District

Great Valley School District

Wissahickon School District

School District of Haverford Township

North Pocono School District

Wyomissing Area School District

The Haverford School

Conwell-Egan Catholic High School

Friends Central School