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
Alum: Central York is a terrific school district, dedicated to the success and achievements of its students. They provide their students with all of the resources and materials that they need to perform beyond expectations. The teachers are truly preparing the students for college by providing SAT prep, AP exam reviews, and tons of one-on-one tutoring. The overall school environment is very comfortable and safe. Likewise, it's a diverse district with people of all backgrounds. If I must say something that I would like to change about the district, it would be all the use of electronics in the classroom. The students are all greatly exposed to electronics, however, I am not entirely in favor of their desire to go paperless. Ipads and laptops became a huge aspect of the classroom and although they may help enhance the learning experience, I still prefer the traditional way of learning, pen and paper. I think electronics can easily become a major distraction in the classroom.Read 38 Reviews
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.Read 22 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 15 Reviews
Senior: This is my second year attending Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School and I could not be happier with the amount of support my teachers and counselors have provided me with. Not only has PALCS provided me with an inspiring environment to study and to learn, but it also has taught me the importance of leadership in group settings throughout everyday life. In the future, I hope PALCS continues to offer the same learning experiences and aid to students entering high school, struggling through course material, or applying to colleges. Thanks to PALCS, I am on the road to success with an advanced education that will enable me to perform to the best of my ability at a university!Read 181 Reviews
Alum: I love it! Amazing school to go to. I would we my kids there, minus the middle school. The high school has so many opportunities to be involved. It has great teachers and opportunities to get involved. The high school kids are very involved with the middle and elementary schools.Read 29 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 52 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 15 Reviews
Alum: Overall my time at Spring-Ford was great! A lot of the teachers that I had were great. They made the classes enjoyable with different activities to keep the students engaged. My teachers were always eager to help if I fell a little behind. The number of AP courses was a huge plus for me as well, and they continue to add courses which I appreciate. Each school building was well maintained and clean. One of the best features of the high school is the FPC (Future Planning Center). The advisers in there work year round helping all of the students prepare for college or whatever they plan to do after graduation The diversity of extracurricular activities was also nice to have. I was very grateful that the school was supportive of the LGBT+ community and had a gay-straight alliance club.Read 52 Reviews
Senior: Bethel Park School District has become an excellent place for me to receive my undergraduate education. It has excellent teachers at all of the facilities within the district. The class sizes were managed well, especially at the elementary and high school levels. The district has a total of 4 elementary schools (grades K-4), one intermediate school (grades 5-6), one middle school (grades 7-8), and a moderately new high school (grades 9-12), A few things to consider changing in the future: adding a full-day kindergarten program at each of the elementary schools.Read 31 Reviews
Senior: I think Central Bucks is one of the best school districts in the all of Pennsylvania! It offers a variety of challenging courses at all levels, including academic, honors, and AP courses. In addition, the amount of after-school activities is amazing. Every student has a club or sport that they can join to get involved. Overall, I would not change anything about the district. The teachers are great and students are all prepared for college thanks to Central Bucks!Read 89 Reviews
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.Read 190 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 10 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 44 Reviews
Senior: The best thing about Stroudsburg school district is it constantly engages students, everyone is involved academically and in the community. Teachers actually care and work hard to provide us the best education in the classroom and beyond. The amount of clubs/events and teacher's dedication makes Stroudsburg worth attending.Read 34 Reviews
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!Read 59 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 41 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 40 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
Alum: Souderton is amazing! The community is very involved. Teachers are amazing and the clubs in the high school are spectacular! The middle and elementary schools are also very involved with the high school. The students are welcoming to everyone! SASD will prepare your child for college and the outside world. After graduating from Souderton, I was more than prepared to go to college, keep up with college work and interview well and apply for jobs. The Pathways 360 program at Souderton is highly beneficial to the students, even if they don't believe it.Read 27 Reviews
Senior: I moved to this school district in 6th grade and saw a huge difference in my grades. I had all A's at this school, compared to C's and B's at the previous school. The teachers had faith in each student and spent as much time as possible helping them. It was such a positive atmosphere. The principle was the best. He respected each student always saying hello to each student in the halls. I would say he even knew most of the students by name! So glad I moved to this district!Read 15 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 37 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 38 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 22 Reviews