K-12 Education in Pennsylvania

It has been said that education is a shared activity that concerns itself with citizenship, learning and the capacity of each individual to create his or her own future in our global society. Primary education plays a crucial role in the lives of Pennsylvania’s families and communities. Certainly, education is about students and teachers. But it’s also about parents and principals, locally elected administrators and state appointed board members, bus drivers and crossing guards.

In Pennsylvania, we are proud of our world-class K – 12 educational opportunities.

Additional Resources

Public Schools
Learn about Pennsylvania’s 501 school districts, find performance data and contact information for schools under the Department of Education’s jurisdiction. Learn more

Private Schools
Explore schools of virtually every educational philosophy and religious denomination as well as specialty schools, academies and boarding schools. Learn more

Home Schooling in PA
Join the growing number of families who meet academic standards by teaching their children at home. Learn more

Special Education
Investigate the ways in which Pennsylvania supports challenged and gifted students. Learn more

Teaching in Pennsylvania
Find a teaching position; get information about certification requirements, application booklets, forms and testing. Learn more

Academic Standards
Search the standards to which Pennsylvania’s teachers and students are held accountable. Learn more

Adequate Yearly Progress
Review Pennsylvania’s No Child Left Behind targets and results. Learn more