Top 10 Best Pittsburgh Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 152 public schools serving 73,069 students in Pittsburgh, PA (there are 115 private schools, serving 16,918 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Pittsburgh, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Pittsburgh, PA are Fairview Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Upper Saint Clair High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburgh, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Pittsburgh have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Pittsburgh, PA Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Warwick Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Upper Saint Clair High School
(Math: 91%)
(Math: 89% | Reading: 96% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #44.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
165 Crescent Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Ohara Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
115 Cabin Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 446 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 Vermont Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #99.
Fox Chapel Area High School
(Math: 87%)
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #1010.
Streams Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1560 Ashlawn Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 435 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hartwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3730 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
735 Washington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2142
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Ralston Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1414.
Ingomar Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
602 W Ingomar Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9665
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1515.
Boyce MiddleSchool
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Boyce Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 5-6
| 592 students
Rank: #1616.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
37 Robb Hollow Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 276-7411
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1717.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Broadmoor Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2157
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1818.
Fort Couch MiddleSchool
(Math: 65% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Fort Couch Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1919.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8625 Peebles Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9667
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2020.
Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
341 Kittanning Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2121.
Dorseyville MiddleSchool
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #2222.
Jefferson MiddleSchool
(Math: 55% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #2323.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
90 Houston Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1542
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #2424.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Grades: 6-12
| 614 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 635-4105
Grades: K-5
| 765 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Mellon MiddleSchool
(Math: 52% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11 Castle Shannon Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #2727.
Plum Sr. High School
(Math: 72%)
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Elicker Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,183 students
Rank: #2828.
Avonworth High School
(Math: 65-69%)
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #2929.
Avonworth Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1320 Roosevelt Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7170
Grades: 3-6
| 602 students
Rank: #3030.
Fred L Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
881 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #3131.
Pivik Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 School Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4580
Grades: K-4
| 761 students
Rank: #3232.
Ingomar MiddleSchool
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1521 Ingomar Heights Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #3333.
Dormont Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 Annapolis Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6152
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #3434.
Marzolf Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Marzolf Road Ext
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 296 students
Rank: #3535.
Mcintyre Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Mcintyre Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1622
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Grades: PK-7
| 276 students
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Grades: 8
| 160 students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
1400 Crucible St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
40 Vancouver St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 921-2727
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
1256 Franklin Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
90 Georgia Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4625
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
324 Charles St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2910
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
7061 Lemington Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
810 S 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
328 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
3401 Milwaukee St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
2819 Shadeland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
5251 Holmes St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 320-2393
Grades: 3-12
| 45 students
61 Reed St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 338-3830
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
1802 Jancey St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
7430 Tioga Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
350 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Grades: 9-10
| 1,395 students
310 Mount Pleasant Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
495 Browns Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Options Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
925 Brushton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
3454 Pleasantvue Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7535
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
102 Duff Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Grades: K-4
| 583 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Pittsburgh, PA include Fairview Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Upper Saint Clair High School.
How many public schools are located in Pittsburgh, PA?
152 public schools are located in Pittsburgh, PA.
What percentage of students in Pittsburgh, PA go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Pittsburgh, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburgh, PA?
Pittsburgh, PA public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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