For the 2025 school year, there are 113 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 49,145 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 elementary schools in Pennsylvania are South Fayette Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 96% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3620 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Grades: K-2
| 724 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-6260
Grades: K-3
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2801 Beaver Grade Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 208 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wexford Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 Brown Road
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Grades: K-3
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
Merion Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
549 S Bowman Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 645-1470
Grades: K-4
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Grades: 5-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #88.
Waverly School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Waverly Rd
Waverly, PA 18471
(570) 585-6300
Waverly, PA 18471
(570) 585-6300
Grades: K-4
| 311 students
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 Rochester Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Grades: K-5
| 737 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 458 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Devon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 S Fairfield Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Grades: K-4
| 383 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-6700
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1313.
Pickering Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Byers Rd
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
New Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
507 Pugh Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 240-1550
Grades: K-4
| 504 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Rose Tree Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 First Ave
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7201
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1616.
Wallingford Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 S Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #1717.
Sabold Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
468 E Thomson Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6500
Grades: 2-5
| 668 students
Rank: #1818.
Chadds Ford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1112
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1919.
Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Donaldson Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #2020.
Pocopson Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1105 Pocopson Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2121.
Wylandville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1254 Route 519
Eighty Four, PA 15330
(724) 222-2507
Eighty Four, PA 15330
(724) 222-2507
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #2222.
Greenfield Albert M School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Grades: K-8
| 730 students
Rank: #2323.
Dutch Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2220 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Grades: 3-6
| 619 students
Rank: #2424.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1673 Quarry Rd
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 321-8540
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 321-8540
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Fred L Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
881 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Loganville-springfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
169 North Main St
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
Grades: K-3
| 459 students
Rank: #2727.
Souderton Cs Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 E Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Radio Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 W Cherry Ln
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Whitemarsh Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4120 Joshua Rd
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Grades: K-3
| 504 students
Rank: #3030.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Ralston Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #3131.
Penn Alexander School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Rank: #3232.
Radnor Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Louella Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 386-6300
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 386-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #3333.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
369 N Central Blvd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #3434.
Hershey Primary Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2277
Grades: 2-3
| 444 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1516 Tire Hill Rd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-4080
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-4080
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Pennsylvania include South Fayette Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania?
113 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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