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.
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!Read 10 Reviews
Parent: The resources, facilities and faculty are consistently top notch across the board. The curriculum is challenging yet creative. Students are not only taught facts and methods necessary to thrive in college; the administration and faculty ensure students have every opportunity to embrace their passions, maximize their ability to use logic and reason, be objective & open minded and to reject apathy and bigotry. They are taught the requisite skills to succeed at college and beyond - to be responsible, thoughtful, well rounded, driven, rational and productive adults. As a parent, I'm excited for my children's future more than ever since we moved to South Fayette.Read 20 Reviews
Sophomore: Everything about Central York School District is outstanding. Teachers engage with students and try their best to help students strive for greatness. Teachers provide one-on-one time for students in need, SAT preparation and tutorials. Students also help other students achieve their goals. The clubs and sports programs are available to showcase /enhance individual talents and the community at large has access to show their support. For students and teachers, the distric provides the latest technology and resources for accurate teaching and Parents are able to participate in the Mass Communicate Learning program. Central provides healthy food for students and teachers for breakfast and lunch along with food for summer workouts and before game meals for the the athletes , in addition to Panther food pantry for families. In the highschool, the school has flags that represents the diversity of the student body along with an annual diversity program to celebrate our community.Read 35 Reviews
Junior: Unionville High School is a wonderful high school, with great teachers who love to educate. The academics at UHS are wonderful, with 22 different AP courses and 18 Honors classes. The AP average is 4.34, and there are over 150 AP scholars. The school itself is very clean and has big hallways, classrooms, and other facilities. There is a huge library with extremely friendly librarians, and a cyber cafe to grab a quick bite. What Unionville has is a lack of diversity though, and there is about 14% minority enrolled. UHS has a class size anywhere from 10 to 20 people. U.S. News ranks Unionville as 5th in Pennslyvania.Read 21 Reviews
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!Read 12 Reviews
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.Read 10 Reviews
Alum: Our 3 kids attended Nysmith from pre-K to 8th grade and it was the best decision of our lives! They never wanted to miss a day of school, because Nysmith knows how to make learning fun. Our kids went on to a great high school (TJ), that was perfect for their math/science/technology interests, and attended their #1 college choices. They were not only ready academically after Nysmith, but they were also happy and confident. The teachers, who are experts and passionate about the subjects they teach, treated the kids with kindness and respect, welcomed their questions, nurtured their curiosity, and helped my kids discover their gifts and abilities - sometimes before they even knew what they were. I highly recommend Nysmith. Or, better yet, don't listen to me...look at their website, see how their alums are doing, schedule a tour and a couple of student visit days for your child. See for yourselves what Nysmith is all about!Read 4 Reviews
Alum: The General McLane School District is one of the best in the state. All of the administration really care about the value and depth of the education offered to every student. Reflecting on my own experience, GMHS really puts in the time to customize every student's schedule so that they can personalize their own education. The facilities are exceptional and are always being remodeled so that the community and student body can use them easier and easier. Lastly, the teachers are some of the most inspirational and motivational teachers I have ever had. They put their hearts into their teaching and care about each and every student.Read 27 Reviews
Freshman: This year I enrolled at Seneca Valley as a freshman and overall I've had a great experience! I've moved around a lot and I could say that Seneca has been the best by far. There's a very minimal amount of bullying, you almost never hear it. Teachers try their best to make sure students succeed and are also very friendly. The school guidance counselors are out of this world, 10/10. They make appointments with all freshman at the beginning of the year and try to make them feel as comfortable as they can be at the high school. They're willing to do almost anything to make sure students feel safe. Security is always around for safety also. For anyone worries about transportation, the buses are clean and are always on time. Students are friendly and willing to help if you ask. Upper-class men are more than happy to help also, I've made some great senior friends here! If you are switching schools and considering Seneca Valley, this school is an amazing choice!Read 45 Reviews
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!Read 13 Reviews
Senior: I have gone to the Spring-Ford School District my whole life, and I absolutely love it! It is a great environment where the teachers try their best to teach the students in ways that they learn best. Our academic program is challenging, however; it prepares us for our futures.Read 47 Reviews
Alum: I absolutely loved my high school experience at Bethel Park public high school. I had a great relationship with my teachers and the faculty at the school. The new building that was built in 2012 gave the students an amazing opportunities as well. I was always involved in the music and theatre productions and the new facilities we were able to use were beautiful. I also felt very confident in my education there. When applying to colleges I felt ready to apply to some of my, more difficult reach schools thanks to the schooling I received at Bethel Park high school!Read 27 Reviews
Sophomore: I went to East, so my review is based off of my experience there. The education is fantastic! I know several people who have gotten into great schools such as Duke, Johns Hopkins, UPenn, and UChicago. The athletic programs are rather good as well; students receive sports scholarships every year. There's not much diversity, though.Read 76 Reviews
Senior: Bishop Ireton High School is a small Catholic high school in Alexandria, Virginia. The high school has great academics and many different types of extra curricular activities. The school greatly prepares students for college starting from freshman year all the way to senior year. Bishop Ireton is improving every year and plans to make some big renovations soon!Read 135 Reviews
Senior: The biggest thing that I absolutely love about my school is the heart its student body has. The heart is unmatched, we are known as the little school with a big heart, and that comes from its fantastic students. Another aspect of the school I enjoy is the personalization of staff and students, our teachers are so good to us and are unbelievable in their ability to work with us. Something not so enjoyable about Sayre is our administration and the fact that they will rarely work with the student body. The administration and school board work on their own entity with little to no input from the people their decisions affect.Read 9 Reviews
Senior: I attended Orefield Middle School and Parkland High School. The Buildings themselves are gorgeous, and things are usually cleaned and very organized. The teachers are pretty nice and the higher grade you're in the more reasonable they seem to become. The only downside is that some teachers try to squash outgoing personalities and differences in your early years. Another one is a majority of faculty members aren't really trained to pick up different behaviors in kids, whether they're having some mental struggles or problems at home and translates into their school work. All-in-all the school district is pretty good in comparison to other surrounding districts.Read 40 Reviews
Junior: Going here, I have hated going some days and other days I can't stand it like any other student at any other student. The food isn't great but the sports teams are amazing and we are ranked one of the best schools in the state!Read 34 Reviews
Alum: I was so prepared for college coming out of this school. I have been breezing through my liberal classes while many others are getting tripped up. Take advantage of your teachers, most of them have your best interest at heart. The various options at lunch are a lot like a small college cafeteria. Get involved in as many extra-curriculars as possible- it will help you balance college life!Read 57 Reviews
Parent: Methacton school district is the total package! From akademiks, sports, clubs, to faculty, all are superb. We have even added a turf football/sports stadium last year. There are many activities for the kids to get involved in throughout the year. We host a post prom event free of charge for all students from 11 p.m. till 5:30 a.m. after prom to promote a safe alternative to traditional post prom parties. All students are welcome, whether you attended prom or not. It is a secure environment and children are not able to leave before 5:30am unless picked up by a parent. This is just one example of many activities Methacton provides to promote safety and a memorable experience for the children!Read 38 Reviews
Senior: I feel as though Owen J. Roberts has done a great job preparing me for college. As a senior, many aspects have changed throughout the years, but they were always positive. OJR has amazing resources, interesting courses, and excellent extra-curricular activities!Read 34 Reviews
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.Read 17 Reviews
Senior: This school is wonderful for any student to attend. From the transition to middle school to high school, they introduce you to a Link Crew that looks to bridge the gap between these two very divided worlds. The school strongly encourages you to join activities and clubs, not only for college applications, but also for you as a person. This school makes every student feel welcome, and cares about each individual. The teachers are fantastic people and very relatable. I could not give this school 5 stars however, as this may be a downfall. Some of the teachers are good people, and bad teachers; others are bad people and good teachers. Due to this natural tendency, I am unable to give this a 5 star rating. Otherwise, it is a great school to attend and I enjoy attending it now. I will miss it as I go off to college though! :(Read 22 Reviews
Senior: Fort LeBoeuf is an amazing school! The teachers are very supportive and do all they can to help you succeed. They love working with children, are personable, and enjoy teaching. Lately, they've been giving out polls and surveys for the students to fill out and I would recommend that Fort LeBoeuf continues to do this- taking student opinions into consideration with everything. In the future, I recommend that they develop a more organized system to display after school activities. Currently, it's difficult to know when specific event are happening and I think with a designated bulletin board it would aid in event organization. Overall, Fort LeBoeuf is an incredible school and I would highly recommend it to everyone!Read 14 Reviews
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.Read 3 Reviews
Sophomore: I genuinely enjoy going to school every day at Norwin High School. I have made and strengthened countless friendships through everyday encounters. NHS is large enough to be able to meet new people daily, but close knit enough that I am sure I know almost every person in my grade. The North Huntingdon/irwin area is relatively friendly and inclusive. I am mixed ethnically and don’t feel like I’m left out in any way. Im proud to be a norwin knight!Read 34 Reviews
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!Read 36 Reviews
Junior: Great teachers and friendly environment! However, some problems with diversity and acceptance. Administration can sometimes be old-fashioned in their adherence to rules like dress coding. The schools themselves are academically strong, with excellent staff and course selection.Read 18 Reviews