An object of the present invention is to provide a phosphor screen substrate in which various properties can be fulfilled, for example, withstand voltage properties are superior, white uniformity of display image is superior, and luminescence can be efficiently reflected toward the front side. A method for manufacturing a phosphor screen substrate, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: forming a resin layer on a phosphor layer disposed on a substrate; heating the resin layer to a temperature in the range of from a glass transition temperature of a resin forming the resin layer to the melting point thereof; forming a metal film on the heated resin layer; and removing the resin layer provided with the metal film thereon by pyrolysis.