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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Schools in Pennsylvania

The average public school diversity score in Pennsylvania is approximately 0.60 per year (2026).
The most diverse public 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: 0.76 0.80 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.77

Most Diverse Public Schools in Pennsylvania (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Paxtang Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-5
3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-2
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 3-5
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
4525 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Chambers Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
6450 Chambers Hill Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
6500 Clearfield St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Swatara Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
1101 Highland St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
J M Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
151 E Broad St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8073
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Central Dauphin East Sr. High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
626 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
East Stroudsburg Shs North
(Math: 14% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
279 Timberwolf Dr
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
(570) 588-4420
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Aronimink Elementary School
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
4611 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Resica Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
1 Gravel Ridge Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
(570) 223-6911
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Holme Thomas School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-8
3001 Ryan Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3130
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Washington George High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
10175 Bustleon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3100
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-12
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
245 River Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-2841
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Susquehanna Twp High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Pittsburgh Concord K-5
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
2350 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
William Prescott #38
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-4
Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3683
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Swenson Arts And Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
2750 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3140
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Pollock Robert B School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-8
2875 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3210
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
595 Crane Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-8130
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
John Adams #4
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-4
927 Capouse Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3655
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Academy At Palumbo
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
1100 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-12
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Tacony Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-12
1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Vare-washington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Benjamin Rush Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-6
3400 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Rhawnhurst School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
7809 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-6
1701 Fairgrounds Road
Hatfield, PA 19440
(215) 368-1585
Rank: #24 - 3824. - 38.
Gulph Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-4
650 S Henderson Rd
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 592-2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average public schools diversity score?
The Pennsylvania average public schools diversity score is 0.60 for 2026.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Pennsylvania?
The best top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania include Paxtang Elementary School, Sara Lindemuth Elementary School and Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Pennsylvania?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Pennsylvania is Central Dauphin East Sr. High School, with a diversity score of 0.78. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Paxtang Elementary School, with diversity score of 0.80.

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