The average public elementary school diversity score in Pennsylvania is approximately 0.61 per year (2024-25).
The most diverse public elementary schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Pennsylvania is currently Paxtang Elementary School, with a diversity score of 0.80.
Diversity Score Range: 0.75
0.80
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.77
Most Diverse Public Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Paxtang Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-5
3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Chambers Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
6450 Chambers Hill Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
J M Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
151 E Broad St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-2
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Rutherford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
6500 Clearfield St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Phillips Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 3-5
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Swatara Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
1101 Highland St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Holme Thomas School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-8
9125 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3130
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3130
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
South Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
4525 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
William Prescott #38
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-4
Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Middle Smithfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
5180 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-8082
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Tri-community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
255 Cypress St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Resica Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
1 Gravel Ridge Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
1001 Carnahan Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7400
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7400
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-12
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Lehman Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
257 Timberwolf Dr
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4410
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4410
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Pollock Robert B School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-8
3001 Ryan Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3210
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3210
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Rhawnhurst School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
7809 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
810 Rockland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Farrell Louis H School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-8
8300 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3230
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3230
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Hatfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-6
1701 Fairgrounds Road
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-1585
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-1585
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Gulph Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-4
650 S Henderson Rd
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 592-2020
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 592-2020
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Pfeiffer-burleigh School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
235 E 11th St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6750
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6750
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
595 Crane Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-8130
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-8130
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-12
927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Tacony Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-12
1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Pittsburgh Concord K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
2350 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
John Adams #4
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-4
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Samuel K Faust Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-6
2901 Bellvue Dr
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Castor Gardens Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
1800 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-3190
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-3190
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-4
461 N York St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6646
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6646
Rank: #28 - 4128. - 41.
Northeast Community Propel Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-8
7500 Rowland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-4000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pennsylvania average public elementary schools diversity score?
The Pennsylvania average public elementary schools diversity score is 0.61 for 2024-25.
What are public elementary schools with the most diversity score in Pennsylvania?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Paxtang Elementary School, Chambers Hill Elementary School and J M Hill Elementary School.
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