Explore the safest school districts serving your area. Ranking based on student and parent ratings of health and safety, area crime rates, and rates for expulsion, suspension, and school related arrests. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
Alum: It prepared me for college very well, and the facilities and education were of high quality. However, the administration very rarely considers the opinions of the students and policy changes are rare. Additionally, because it is such a competitive school, there is a lot of pressure to attend higher level classes even if you aren't necessarily ready for it, and although it technically is the student's choice, the atmosphere of the school calls them to enroll in such courses.Read 16 Reviews
Senior: Fairview High School is a place that I am very grateful to attend. Being ranked second in the state for public schools and receiving a 101.1 out of 100 on its Pennsylvania School Performance Profile in 2016-2017, the school aptly prepares you to pursue a collegiate education. The school also values its athletics as well as academics, bringing home multiple district championships in various sports over the past few years. The community at Fairview is also very involved with one another and are greatly supportive.Read 29 Reviews
Senior: Pompton Lakes is a small town. I have only 150 kids in my graduating class but for a small school we offer a lot. Regardless of the sport, we have the most fans in our stands at home and away games. Our school spirit is amazing.I am currently taking a AP course and two dual enrollment classes which will afford me the opportunity to start college in the fall with credits already. We take it for granted but when I talk to friends from other schools , they do not have the volume of classes to pick from that I do at Pompton.Read 13 Reviews
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!Read 19 Reviews
Senior: When I was a freshman, my Assistant Principal told us in an assembly that NVD would become our home away from home. He could not have been more correct! I love my school, and have thrived here. Because of NVD, the teachers, administrators, coaches and students, I truly will be ready for college this fall. I have experienced not only the best, but adversity as well. NVD taught me to overcome the adversity, and build on the best moments. As a young woman in today's society, I am not afraid, I know that I can do anything, and am ready for the next step in my life.Read 20 Reviews
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.Read 27 Reviews
Alum: Loved my high school! I felt very prepared when I started college. The teachers and staff were always so kind and helpful, especially the guidance department. My guidance counselor went out of her way to accommodate my academic needs throughout my four years there. A huge part of West Essex was the clubs and of course sports; which is always essential to a college application. I am thankful to have gotten a high school education at West Essex.Read 24 Reviews
Freshman: I’m currently going into Da Vinci Science High School after coming from Dana Middle School. I transferred out of LAUSD to Wiseburn so I have been with them since 6th grade. Since everyone in the district is so close, coming in in 6th grade was a little hard only knowing 3 people but I made friends that I still talk to now. My years at Dana we’re great. There is a little bullying from both boys and girls but compared to other schools, it’s well managed. So I loved Dana and I’m excited to go to Da Vinci. So far, the teachers, information presented, and campus is amazing so honestly, I can’t wait to start High School.Read 33 Reviews
Alum: I am current Alumni from Grosse Ile high school! I moved to this school district in middle school and continued my education and graduated from this school district. I was extremely pleased with my time here. All of the staff are wonderful and really show that they care through the extra time that they put in to make sure you have all of the resources that you need. Overall what an amazing district!Read 17 Reviews
Senior: Millburn schools not only prepare its students to excel in future educational endeavors, but they also teach students about hard work and ingenuity. Teachers are always there to help, which is fantastic! The students are highly competitive, which pushes each student to do his or her best, however, this competition also causes certain students to bring others down for their own personal gain. Ultimately, the resources and activities at MHS are amazing for its students and each person takes advantage of these opportunties to its fullest.Read 21 Reviews
Senior: Overall, my experience at Mountain Brook has been very good. The academics and classes are interesting and challenging. They will help me with future college courses. But, I would like the diversity of the Mountain Brook City Schools to change. The diversity is very poor and there are not any diverse cultures to be surrounded with.Read 20 Reviews
Alum: Although having graduated years ago, Brighton is still among the top districts in the area. There is a high graduation rate, and many students move on to college undergrad. High school has a number of AP courses available (which many students enroll in), as well as plenty of performing arts and sports programs. Some building are a bit dated, although have kept up with renovations and expansions.Consequently, this does mean Brighton holds higher standards and expectations with grading (test scores correlate to funding). The middle school had a silly policy where students must maintain 85 test average in the advanced math courses, or they would get relegated to the standard course.Otherwise, the district wants students to be successful. There are college/career prep seminars, along with various college reps visiting the school throughout the year. Teachers are helpful during and outside of class hours.Read 33 Reviews
Senior: I am currently a senior at Vanguard Academy. My overall experience regarding the past 4 years of my attendance at Vanguard has been a good one. Administration and the majority of teachers are approachable and kind. The academics is overwhelming when it comes to the amount of homework given; however, some teachers believe in no homework on Wednesday due to their knowledge of students attending church, which is thoughtful. In addition, they're beginning to introduce new sports, such as golf and volleyball, and continue to advance academically in implementing more dual enrollment courses that would benefit students in their future careers.Read 34 Reviews
Senior: I have had a great experience with the Great Neck Public Schools over the 13 years I have been attending schools in the district. For kindergarten, I went to Parkville, for elementary school I went to E.M. Baker, for middle school I went to Great Neck North Middle School, and for high school I have been in Great Neck North High School. Let me just say that everything is amazing in these schools. I loved all of my teachers over the years, as they have really prepared me for my next step in life. I love the clubs and activities offered at the schools, as there are so many of them that the schools offer. Lastly, I love the schools’ environments, as they all have such a positive and supporting environment and help each student get through every day. As a result of these aspects of the district, I would highly recommend any Great Neck Public School for any family that is look for a new place to send their kids to school!Read 28 Reviews
Middle School Student: In education, this school is one of the best in the country. However, in order to pursue this rating accurately, I have the obligation to go in-depth to what the environment is like as well. I would say about one-third of my class specifically has been here since kindergarten. This wouldn't necessarily be a predicament to be dealt with, except nearly everyone in this academy possesses a variety of privileges surrounding them and no one really seems to process that. Practically all the students live in multimillion-dollar homes and are soaking in a pool of white privilege. Many of these students don't have many friends outside the school district, and therefore, have never been outside of Indian Hill, an abundance of mansions and Europeans. Most of my companions who attend this school don't know how to do their laundry or even take a public bus. How are these students ever going to discover what happens in the real world?Read 36 Reviews
Senior: I enjoy Wayland high school because I feel challenged by the material I learn in school everyday and by my classmates who are all very intelligent hardworking people. The teachers are very helpful and are enthusiastic about what they do!Read 18 Reviews
Sophomore: Overall amazing school! The Northfield campus is built beautifully structured. Each building serves a different purpose and even if you don't know the school well you'll still be able to find your place very easily unlike the Winnetka campus. The academics are great, teachers are really nice although there are some misunderstandings once in a while. The Admin are usually reliable but not when it comes to social issues or racial bullying.Read 29 Reviews
Alum: I had a great experience with the New Canaan school district. I made many great friends through the years and still remain friends to this day! There is an excellent competitive atmosphere academically, athletically, and in the Arts.Read 16 Reviews
Parent: Just right - not too small. Not too big. Great mix of families who send all - best and brightest to special needs. Every opportinity is afforded to AP / Honors students. Guidance for all students is excellent. Arts, music, sports - real world. If you come to Rye Neck, you stay in Rye Neck!Read 14 Reviews
Alum: It was blessing to go through the Summit Public School district. I was very lucky to have teachers who were passionate about their work and coaches who were committed to athletic excellence. I was also fortunate to have excellent resources, including the ability to perform advanced scientific research, at my disposal. Most importantly, however, my experience in Summit was enriched by my fellow students. They were intelligent, caring, and committed to making a community-wide impact.Read 22 Reviews
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.Read 39 Reviews
Alum: Trussville City Schools is a wonderful school system that really does strive to hire the best teachers and provide the best facilities in order to be prepared before going into college! It was a wonderful and pleasant environment to learn in for 13 years!Read 6 Reviews
Parent: Very strong sense of community within the schools. We absolutely love the Sutton school system. The superintendent is wonderful, and the teachers truly care about the students both academically and emotionally. Sutton is a great place to raise a family!Read 10 Reviews
Senior: The three and a half years I’ve spent at FM were outstanding. The teachers are great. Very interested and involved with the students. Lots of AP and dual enrollment courses are offered to juniors and seniors so you can get a leg up on college courses. The food is great, especially the paninis! Lots of sports are offered. No. 1 in the Nation for cross country running. Very cohesive and active student body. Homecoming is always a blast. Glad I went here!Read 26 Reviews
Alum: Teachers actually care about the learning and quality of education that they are giving students. Offers a wide variety of honors and Advanced placement classes that have really proved beneficial in college. The athletics department is well rounded and helpful in learning important life lessons, and crucial skills needed in life. The buildings and resources are overall new and kept up to date, giving students ample resources to succeed in all areas. There is a large culture of pride that emanates from all; students, faculty, staff etc. This pride can be seen in the actions and appearance of everyone involved in the district, and we all agree; Avon is amazing!Read 34 Reviews
Parent: We have been a Barnesville School family for four years! Living in Frederick County, we were limited by the private school options available to us and the classroom sizes for Frederick County public schools are simply too large. That's why we chose to place our daughter at Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences.The School's commitment to inclusivity and diversity is a major reason why we love being a part of this community. Also, as an outdoor-centric family, supporters of the arts, and lovers of all-things scientific, we could not have picked a better school. Our daughter has access to nature, STEM, drama, music, art, athletics, and a community culture that cherishes its members.Read 7 Reviews
Middle School Student: It’s really inclusive and allows for growth if you need it and they can work with you if you don’t understand the materialRead 2 Reviews
Parent: Our daughter is in her third year at Roanoke Catholic and we could not be happier! As a former public school teacher, I am very impressed with the curriculum, faculty, administration, and support staff. We begin each day with a warm greeting from a faculty member and I feel that my daughter's teacher truly cares about her emotional, academic, and religious eduction. If you are eager to escape the public school world of SOL testing and the unfortunate lack of moral education, I suggest that you give the main office a call for a tour. You won't be disappointed!Read 66 Reviews