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Best Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 51 blue ribbon public high schools serving 38,238 students in Pennsylvania.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Pennsylvania are Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and North East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Bucks High School-east, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Pennsylvania (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Gr: 9-12 | 2,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Gr: 5-12 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
North East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
New Hope-solebury High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
182 W Bridge St
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2028
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Springfield High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 S Rolling Road
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Danville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
733 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Central Bucks High School-east
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2804 Holicong Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2300
Gr: 10-12 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Cambria Heights Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
426 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-3601
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Fort Leboeuf Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
931 N High St
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2616
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Wissahickon Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
521 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8112
Gr: 9-12 | 1,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Strath Haven High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Kutztown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 683-7346
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Gr: 7-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Southern Columbia High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
812 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1919.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
(Math: 52% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Tyrone Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2121.
Fairview High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7460 Mccray Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
West Chester East High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
Council Rock High School South
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 Rock Way
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2525.
Holicong Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2900 Holicong Rd
Doylestown, PA 18902
(267) 893-2700
Gr: 7-9 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2626.
Bethel Park High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
309 Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Franklin Towne Chs
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2929.
Laurel High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3030.
Hampton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2929 Mccully Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3131.
Unami Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
160 South Moyer Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 893-3400
Gr: 7-9 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3232.
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Everett Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3434.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Gr: K-12 | 1,492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3535.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
321 E. Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Pennsylvania include Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and North East High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Pennsylvania?
51 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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