K-12 Districts in Pennsylvania

2018 Districts with the Best Teachers in PennsylvaniaAbout this List

Explore the districts with the best teachers serving your area. Ranking based on student and parent ratings of teachers, teacher salaries, teacher absenteeism, teacher tenure, student-teacher ratio, and the Niche Academics Grade for the district. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
School District
Wayne, PA
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1 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Alum: I had a great experience throughout my career in the TE school district. I attended Valley Forge Elementary, Middle, and Conestoga High School. The teachers are fantastic and truly care about their students. I loved my experience so much that it has inspired me to become a middle school teacher too. I would definitely recommend parents have their children attend TE's awesome schools!
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16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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North Allegheny School District
School District
Pittsburgh, PA
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2 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: I absolutely love the diversity of the students at NA. The teachers are also one of the best parts about the district. The teaching methods they utilize keep classes varied, fun, and easy to learn. In the past few years, the district has taken a bold initiative to include more technology in the classroom. This makes learning even more easy and fun! Finally, there are almost an infinite amount of after-school activities that you can get involved in. There is bound to be at least one that can peak your interest!
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Mt. Lebanon School District
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Pittsburgh, PA
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3 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: While the academics are excellent, the school culture and diversity could be improved. The school refuses to renovate the already existing rifle range and instead spent millions on tearing down half of the school and renovating the other half. Taxes have been raised because of this, and they were high to begin with. I understand that tax dollars allow for the achievement of good results we receive on many tests, but the money should be used more wisely.
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Lower Merion School District
School District
Ardmore, PA
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4 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Alum: Lower Merion School District is great! They prepared me for college completely and I had some of the most amazing teachers throughout elementary to high school. I moved to the area in 5th grade from Israel and did not speak a word of English. The ESL (English as a Second Language) program helped me so much and in 5 years I was already placed out of the program and was in all English speaking classes. I would definitely recommend Lower Merion School District to anyone looking for great education and a great experience.
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Upper St. Clair School District
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Pittsburgh, PA
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5 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Parent: We have lived in Upper St Clair for almost 20 years. Our education system is bar none. From our outstanding school buildings, tremendous staff and administrators and awesome community, it is a great district to live in! Everyone goes out of their way to make sure things are always dive the best they should be. Upper St Clair is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Nicely done USC!
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Radnor Township School District
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Wayne, PA
10
6 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Parent: The school district defines excellence in public education. From the administration to the teachers to the paraprofessionals, every individual associated with this school has exceeded my expectations as a parent. The district has a positive energy to it that I have not seen anyplace else. I could not be happier to be sending my children to Radnor schools!
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The Kiski School
Private School
Saltsburg, PA
9-12
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Parent: The Kiski School is a great prep school fully focused on motivating and educating boys. Kiski has dedicated teachers, student advisors, and coaches and many of them reside in and lead the dorms. Kiski has a gorgeous campus with great indoor/outdoor facilities. College placement is strong. The students benefit from successful & recent capital campaigns and renovations to campus. The student center is wonderful, the updated dorms are comfortable, and the new athletic center is superb. The students are required to take part in a sport each season and this has a positive impact on the united culture of the school. There are different music/art clubs and they've been adding exciting new STEAM components to the curriculum. Nice weekend activities for the students including dances, concerts, movies, and trips to restaurants and museums in Pittsburgh. A special positive "Kiski brotherhood" that exists and permeates the campus. It's true: Kiski is a transformational place for boys.
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206 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Rose Tree Media School District
School District
Media, PA
3
7 Districts with the Best Teachers 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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State College Area School District
School District
State College, PA
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8 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: I have grown up here all my life and have been in the district since Kindergarten. No complaints! Love the teachers, administration and students. The classes have prepared me to further my education. The opportunities offered in school and outside the school have introduced me to new things and experiences. I could definitely see myself coming back to the district just so my future children can experience what I did.
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13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Hampton Township School District
School District
Allison Park, PA
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9 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: Hampton is great! Anyone who graduates from Hampton will be definitely ready for college. All of the teachers are passionate about what they do, and it really passes on to the students. There are many awesome clubs and activities to do like the high School musical. All of the sports teams are professional, and they provide each student with motivation and courage to be accomplished. The school provides each student with the tools they need to graduate whether it be online resources or with tutoring before and after school. Hampton also connects with parents and family members very easily and on an individual basis. Everyone is made to feel comfortable no matter what.
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Fox Chapel Area School District
School District
Pittsburgh, PA
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10 Districts with the Best Teachers 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
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Quaker Valley School District
School District
Leetsdale, PA
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11 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Alum: I am a recent alum of QVSD. I attended the elementary, middle, and then graduated from the high school. I had a great experience probably mostly due to the fact that it is a public school, but the class size is 140-180 max. I love the small school feel and love the fact that everyone knows each other and teachers can name almost everyone in the school. I had great teachers almost every single year and although the high school facility is old and not very nice, they are building a new school in the near future. The elementary schools and middle school facilities are gorgeous with so many technological resources available.
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School District of Haverford Township
School District
Havertown, PA
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12 Districts with the Best Teachers 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
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Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
Online School
King of Prussia, PA
K-12
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Parent: Our son was the youngest student in his brick & mortar preschool. While he was extremely smart he was socially immature with an ADHD brain to boot. Because of this he did not fair well in a standard classroom setting. We considered holding him back a year but didn't want to hinder his lightening fast brain from academic learning. That's when we chose PA Virtual. After a year here I can confidently say it was THE BEST decision for us. He has flourished & is even smarter now! Without the endless distractions he faced at the brick and mortar school his focus has been laser sharp.

Miss Housam is FANTASTIC. She is highly gifted at teaching little children and capturing their attention, all while staying on track! We've enjoyed being a part of her class so much.

All in all we highly recommend PA Virtual. It's made our child smarter and has given him the opportunity to develop a healthy self esteem without worrying about the not so important social stuff.
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2,200 Students
30:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Wissahickon School District
School District
Ambler, PA
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13 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: My overall experience has been great! I have been given so many opportunities academically and non-academically. The teachers are great, and are very helpful. One thing I wish to see changed is the school spirit. School spirit is lacking due to kids not participating in extracurricular activities due to the amount of school work. School spirit definitely needs to increase!
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Fairview School District
School District
Fairview, PA
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14 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: I really enjoyed the focus on academics at Fairview. The administration and faculty push heavily for every student to succeed. Teachers are very good on the whole, and sports teams bring many students together. One problem with Fairview is trying to be a perfect school. At times, there is an overabundance of pushing students into STEM fields with little mention for other career paths. On the whole, Fairview is an excellent district, graduating students that have the capacity to be successful in whatever they choose to do.
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Garnet Valley School District
School District
Glen Mills, PA
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15 Districts with the Best Teachers 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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Council Rock School District
School District
Newtown, PA
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16 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: I believe that Council Rock is a district with a great reputation, that upholds. At my time at Council Rock North, I have connected with my teachers academically and personally. The staff genuinely wants to see their students succeed and works hard to see them do so. I believe I have learned a lot socially and academically at CRN and believe I am ready for college!
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Dallas School District
School District
Dallas, PA
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17 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: All around good school, just there is a lot that could be better. Such as more AP programs, more time for clubs, more freedom of required courses. I have some outstanding teacher that are so nice and helpful, they are always there for you. In the last couple years though the strike has been a mjor issue though which cuts me from my education and the well needed breaks throughout the school year. The student body is very involved with sports and other school functions. A lot of our sport team are very good and everyone does well in their own thing.
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18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
School District
Kennett Square, PA
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18 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: Unionville High School is a great school. The classes are hard, however, manageable and the school has multiple options for students to pick classes based off how they feel they would do in the class. Most teachers are very easy to learn from and are helpful for all learning styles. However, the administration needs some work. For instance, many activities that students support are either cancelled or rejected just because they do not want it to happen or it's too much work. Also, when dealing with detentions or any disciplinary action they are extremely unreasonable when students try to talk to them about it. The student is trying to explain reasons for something happening and the administration will not listen. Overall, the school has great academics and college readiness but the administration and diversity needs some work.
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Colonial School District
School District
Plymouth Meeting, PA
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19 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Junior: In my experience, all the teachers are very well=trained and know how to deal with the students' academic and personal problems. The students are all kind to each other and try to include everybody in the events that are held. There are also many clubs and sports which allows students to choose what they would like to do on their free time while having fun and doing things they are interested in. The school also has many opportunities for students to branch out and do things that are otherwise out of their comfort zone. For example, there are many community service opportunities that would be hard to do on their own, but in school it's already planned out and they can still help people in their community with their peers.
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Lower Moreland Township School District
School District
Huntingdon Valley, PA
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20 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Alum: The teachers at this school are well-qualified and most are passionate in their field! Along with that, the school really prepares kids for college especially in the english department.
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Wallingford-Swarthmore School District
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Wallingford, PA
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21 Districts with the Best Teachers 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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Springfield Township School District
School District
Oreland, PA
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22 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Parent: I have loved the teachers and the academic , along with a variety of AP classes which have prepared my son very well for college. The teachers are always reachable for you and for the students. The sports offered are wonderful for both boys and girls. I have always felt the facilities for outdoor sports have forever needed improvement!
The high school offers many clubs for students also and there is a fantastic staff of educators for special needs children as well. Springfield High School is a much smaller public school that the others in the area, which becomes evident is sports but they continue to shine and hold their own in competitions. Parents are highly supportive of this smaller high school and it is a close community. I will be sorry to see the senior year come to an end here but I feel SPringfield has done it's part in preparing my son for highter education!
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Marple Newtown School District
School District
Newtown Square, PA
15
23 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Alum: I was a student at Marple Newtown High school for all 4 years of my high school career, and I loved it! The teachers are very involved, and there are so many resources available to you. Copious amounts of computers and books. There are also so many after school activities and clubs. The teachers try their best to prepare you for college, and also offer AP and honors classes to take. I overall loved Marple, great atmosphere with no uniforms or academic pressure. The teachers really care about your education, which is why my class did so well! I wish most high schools were like this!
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Pennsbury School District
School District
Fallsington, PA
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24 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: Pennsbury is a huge school that allows students to take a variety of classes at any level (honors, academic, AP, Independent studies, etc.). It has great options for any kid, bands, sports at all levels (freshman, JV, varsity), theater and choral programs, and a lot of other fun activities. The teachers for the most part get to know each student individually and help them succeed. Most importantly though, we have the Best Prom in America!
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Wyomissing Area School District
School District
Wyomissing, PA
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25 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Senior: Having gone through the school program for thirteen years and participating in a multitude of extracurricular activities, I can account for the diverse, supportive, and safe atmosphere that Wyomissing Area has created. I would also like to recognize the fact that the teachers and faculty in addition to the Wyomissing curriculum have indisputably prepared me to fully commit myself to my college plans as well as my future career. The guidance counselors were essential especially during my last two years in high school. The ladies supported me and went to all ends of the Earth trying to produce the path that would best suit me. All of my teachers have been role models in their dedication to teaching and passion in helping those around them in every aspect possible and am grateful for having experienced such considerate personalities.
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Tredyffrin-Easttown School District

North Allegheny School District

Mt. Lebanon School District

Lower Merion School District

Upper St. Clair School District

Radnor Township School District

The Kiski School

Rose Tree Media School District

State College Area School District

Hampton Township School District

Fox Chapel Area School District

Quaker Valley School District

School District of Haverford Township

Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Wissahickon School District

Fairview School District

Garnet Valley School District

Council Rock School District

Dallas School District

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

Colonial School District

Lower Moreland Township School District

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

Springfield Township School District

Marple Newtown School District

Pennsbury School District

Wyomissing Area School District