The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 21%
24%
Avg. Statewide: 23%
Top-Ranked Counties With Best 51爆料s in Pennsylvania (2026)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top-Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #1-31 - 3.
24%
(63 out of 268)
(63 out of 268)
- Fairview Elementary School
Rank: #3 of 2,733 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%) - Bradford Woods Elementary School
Rank: #4 of 2,733 (Top 1%)
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%) - Mccormick Elementary School
Rank: #7 of 2,733 (Top 1%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Allegheny County, PA Schools
Rank: #1-31 - 3.
24%
(38 out of 156)
(38 out of 156)
Rank: #1-31 - 3.
24%
(25 out of 106)
(25 out of 106)
- Downingtown Stem Academy
Rank: #1 of 2,733 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%) - Pocopson Elementary School
Rank: #14 of 2,733 (Top 1%)
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%) - Hillside Elementary School
Rank: #21 of 2,733 (Top 1%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Chester County, PA Schools
Rank: #44.
22%
(25 out of 116)
(25 out of 116)
Rank: #55.
21%
(12 out of 58)
(12 out of 58)
- Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Rank: #1 of 2,733 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%) - Bower Hill Elementary School
Rank: #7 of 2,733 (Top 1%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%) - Mcmurray Elementary School
Rank: #49 of 2,733 (Top 5%)
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Washington County, PA Schools
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