6.4 avg / 10

Best Schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

208 schools · 122 Elementary · 24 Middle · 32 High · 30 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 148

Private: 60

Districts: 41

Avg Rating: 6.4/10

Estimated Scores: 26%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.4/10
Median household income: $76,809
Median home value: $245,316
Bachelor's degree or higher: 49%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 58%

How Pittsburgh compares

Pennsylvania rank

#205 of 408

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Pennsylvania avg (6.3)

Median household income

$77k

97% of Pennsylvania median

Schools in this city

194

About Schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh's public school landscape spans 148 ranked schools, giving parents a wide field to evaluate. The city average sits at 6.2 out of 10, which tells a familiar urban story: strong performers exist alongside schools that lag significantly. The encouraging number is 51 schools — 34% of the total — scoring 7 or higher, meaning parents who research carefully have real options across multiple neighborhoods and districts.

At the top of the rankings, Reserve Primary School leads all Pittsburgh public schools with a 9.6 out of 10, the highest score in the city. Upper Saint Clair High School follows at 9.4, making the Upper Saint Clair district worth a close look for families with both elementary-age and high-school-age children. Three elementary schools — Dormont Elementary, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5, and Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 — each score 9.1, signaling that high-performing options exist inside Pittsburgh proper, not only in surrounding suburbs.

The performance gap between the city's top and bottom schools is substantial. A 6.2 average pulled against multiple schools in the 9s means a meaningful portion of the district falls below that midpoint. Families cannot assume neighborhood proximity equals school quality here. District boundaries matter enormously, and Pittsburgh's patchwork of independent suburban districts — Upper Saint Clair, Dormont, and others operate separately from Pittsburgh Public Schools — adds another layer to sort through.

Practically, parents should filter searches by district boundaries before assuming which school serves their address. The concentration of top-scoring elementaries is a useful signal: if strong early grades are the priority, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 show that high performance exists within the city limits. Families planning through high school should weigh Upper Saint Clair's 9.4-rated high school against commute and residency requirements. With 34% of ranked schools clearing the 7-out-of-10 threshold, Pittsburgh rewards parents who compare specifically rather than decide by zip code alone.

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Elementary Schools

122 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Reserve Primary Sch 113 students · Kindergarten–3rd	113	Kindergarten–3rd	9.6
2	Dormont El Sch 357 students · Kindergarten–5th	357	Kindergarten–5th	9.1
3	Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 626 students · Pre-K–5th	626	Pre-K–5th	9.1
4	Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 370 students · Pre-K–8th	370	Pre-K–8th	9.1
5	Hartwood El Sch 392 students · Kindergarten–5th	392	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
6	Ingomar El Sch 349 students · Kindergarten–5th	349	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
7	Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 209 students · Kindergarten–5th	209	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
8	Eisenhower El Sch 519 students · Kindergarten–4th	519	Kindergarten–4th	8.7
9	Streams El Sch 428 students · Kindergarten–4th	428	Kindergarten–4th	8.6
10	Baker El Sch 458 students · Kindergarten–4th	458	Kindergarten–4th	8.5
11	Abraham Lincoln El Sch 353 students · Kindergarten–4th	353	Kindergarten–4th	8.4
12	Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 259 students · Kindergarten–5th	259	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
13	Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 741 students · Kindergarten–8th	741	Kindergarten–8th	8.2
14	OHara El Sch 719 students · Kindergarten–5th	719	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
15	Marzolf Primary Sch 297 students · Kindergarten–3rd	297	Kindergarten–3rd	8.0
16	Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 190 students · Pre-K–5th	190	Pre-K–5th	7.9
17	Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 349 students · Pre-K–5th	349	Pre-K–5th	7.9
18	Fairview El Sch 371 students · Kindergarten–5th	371	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
19	Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 120 students · Pre-K–5th	120	Pre-K–5th	7.7
20	Crafton El Sch 279 students · Kindergarten–6th	279	Kindergarten–6th	7.5
21	Bellevue El Sch 327 students · Pre-K–6th	327	Pre-K–6th	7.5
22	Wilkins El STEAM Academy 454 students · Pre-K–5th	454	Pre-K–5th	7.4
23	Manchester Academic CS 387 students · Kindergarten–8th	387	Kindergarten–8th	7.3
24	Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 339 students · Pre-K–5th	339	Pre-K–5th	7.3
25	Pittsburgh Weil K-5 193 students · Pre-K–5th	193	Pre-K–5th	7.3

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26	Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 257 students · Pre-K–8th	257	Pre-K–8th	7.3
27	Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 321 students · Pre-K–5th	321	Pre-K–5th	7.2
28	Washington El Sch 423 students · Kindergarten–5th	423	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
29	Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 288 students · Kindergarten–5th	288	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
30	Pittsburgh Miller K-5 225 students · Pre-K–5th	225	Pre-K–5th	6.8
31	Pittsburgh Faison K-5 528 students · Pre-K–5th	528	Pre-K–5th	6.8
32	Pittsburgh Langley K-8 463 students · Pre-K–8th	463	Pre-K–8th	6.8
33	J.E. Harrison Education Ctr 1,409 students · 3rd–6th	1,409	3rd–6th	6.6
34	Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 434 students · Pre-K–5th	434	Pre-K–5th	6.5
35	Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 138 students · Kindergarten–5th	138	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
36	Kerr El Sch 434 students · Kindergarten–5th	434	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
37	Foster El Sch 295 students · Kindergarten–5th	295	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
38	Highcliff El Sch 549 students · Kindergarten–5th	549	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
39	McAnnulty El Sch 314 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	314	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	5.9
40	Markham El Sch 311 students · Kindergarten–5th	311	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
41	Jefferson El Sch 317 students · Kindergarten–5th	317	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
42	Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 291 students · Pre-K–5th	291	Pre-K–5th	5.9
43	McIntyre El Sch 641 students · Kindergarten–5th	641	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
44	Lincoln El Sch 436 students · Kindergarten–5th	436	Kindergarten–5th	5.7
45	Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 242 students · Kindergarten–5th	242	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
46	Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship 498 students · Kindergarten–8th	498	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
47	Fred L Aiken El Sch 253 students · Kindergarten–5th	253	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
48	Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8 247 students · Pre-K–8th	247	Pre-K–8th	5.5
49	Chartiers Valley Intrmd School 827 students · 3rd–5th	827	3rd–5th	5.4
50	Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 409 students · Pre-K–8th	409	Pre-K–8th	5.4
51	Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS 298 students · Kindergarten–8th	298	Kindergarten–8th	5.3
52	Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5 237 students · Pre-K–5th	237	Pre-K–5th	5.3
53	Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 163 students · Pre-K–8th	163	Pre-K–8th	5.3
54	Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS 343 students · Kindergarten–5th	343	Kindergarten–5th	5.2
55	Propel CS-Pitcairn 207 students · Kindergarten–8th	207	Kindergarten–8th	5.2
56	Catalyst Academy CS 258 students · Kindergarten–4th	258	Kindergarten–4th	5.2
57	Avonworth Primary Center 471 students · Kindergarten–2nd	471	Kindergarten–2nd	5.2
58	Myrtle Ave Sch 323 students · Kindergarten–5th	323	Kindergarten–5th	5.2
59	Penn Hills El Sch 1,238 students · Kindergarten–5th	1,238	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
60	Propel CS-Northside 350 students · Kindergarten–8th	350	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
61	Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS 300 students · Pre-K–8th	300	Pre-K–8th	5.0
62	Howe El Sch 375 students · Kindergarten–5th	375	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
63	Hoover El Sch 283 students · Kindergarten–5th	283	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
64	Avalon El Sch 263 students · Kindergarten–6th	263	Kindergarten–6th	5.0
65	McClellan El Sch 388 students · Kindergarten–2nd	388	Kindergarten–2nd	4.8
66	Ross El Sch 498 students · Kindergarten–5th	498	Kindergarten–5th	4.7
67	Pittsburgh Linden K-5 106 students · Kindergarten–5th	106	Kindergarten–5th	4.7
68	Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 372 students · Pre-K–8th	372	Pre-K–8th	4.7
69	Moore Sch 216 students · Kindergarten–5th	216	Kindergarten–5th	4.6
70	Peebles El Sch 400 students · Kindergarten–5th	400	Kindergarten–5th	4.6
71	Pittsburgh King K-8 348 students · Pre-K–8th	348	Pre-K–8th	4.6
72	Propel CS-East 333 students · Kindergarten–8th	333	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
73	Propel CS-Hazelwood 222 students · Kindergarten–8th	222	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
74	McKnight El Sch 838 students · Kindergarten–5th	838	Kindergarten–5th	4.5
75	Propel CS-McKeesport 311 students · Kindergarten–8th	311	Kindergarten–8th	4.4
76	Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 155 students · Kindergarten–5th	155	Kindergarten–5th	4.4
77	Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 495 students · Pre-K–8th	495	Pre-K–8th	4.3
78	Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 213 students · Kindergarten–5th	213	Kindergarten–5th	4.1
79	Avonworth El Sch 621 students · 3rd–6th	621	3rd–6th	4.0
80	Edgewood El STEAM Academy 503 students · Pre-K–5th	503	Pre-K–5th	4.0
81	Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 565 students · Pre-K–8th	565	Pre-K–8th	4.0
82	Elroy Avenue El Sch 316 students · Kindergarten–5th	316	Kindergarten–5th	3.9
83	Pittsburgh Concord K-5 466 students · Pre-K–5th	466	Pre-K–5th	3.9
84	Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 309 students · Pre-K–5th	309	Pre-K–5th	3.8
85	O'Block El Sch 497 students · Kindergarten–4th	497	Kindergarten–4th	3.8
86	West View El Sch 452 students · Kindergarten–5th	452	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
87	Urban Pathways K-5 College CS 291 students · Kindergarten–5th	291	Kindergarten–5th	3.6
88	Whitehall El Sch 721 students · 1st–2nd	721	1st–2nd	3.4
89	Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 186 students · Kindergarten–5th	186	Kindergarten–5th	3.1
Private Schools 33 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	UNIVERSAL ACADEMY OF PITTSBURGH Private 111 students · Pre-K–8th	111	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	THE CAMPUS LABORATORY SCHOOL OF CARLOW UNIVERSITY Private 145 students · Pre-K–8th	145	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Private 258 students · Pre-K–8th	258	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	FALK LABORATORY SCHOOL Private 436 students · Kindergarten–8th	436	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
5	ST EDMUND'S ACADEMY Private 249 students · Pre-K–8th	249	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	NORTHSIDE CATHOLIC ASSUMPTION ACADEMY Private 43 students · Pre-K–6th	43	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
7	SHADY SIDE ACADEMY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Private 121 students · Pre-K–5th	121	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
8	PITTSBURGH URBAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 125 students · Pre-K–8th	125	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	MOTHER OF MERCY ACADEMY Private 359 students · Pre-K–8th	359	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	MOUNT LEBANON MONTESSORI Private 54 students · Pre-K–6th	54	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
11	SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 401 students · Kindergarten–8th	401	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
12	NORTHSIDE CATHOLIC ASSUMPTION ACADEMY Private 180 students · Pre-K–8th	180	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	THE GLEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 92 students · Pre-K–6th	92	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
14	ST BEDE SCHOOL Private 249 students · Pre-K–8th	249	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	MOTHER OF MERCY ACADEMY Private 346 students · Pre-K–8th	346	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	HOLY CROSS ACADEMY Private 230 students · Pre-K–8th	230	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	AVE MARIA ACADEMY - BETHEL CAMPUS Private 304 students · Kindergarten–8th	304	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
18	GUARDIAN ANGEL ACADEMY Private 245 students · Pre-K–8th	245	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	SHADY SIDE ACADEMY JUNIOR SCHOOL Private 256 students · Pre-K–5th	256	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
20	AVE MARIA ACADEMY-MT LEBANON CAMPUS Private 214 students · Pre-K–8th	214	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
21	ST LOUISE DE MARILLAC SCHOOL Private 507 students · Pre-K–8th	507	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
22	PITTSBURGH NEW CHURCH SCHOOL Private 27 students · Kindergarten–8th	27	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
23	TOLATR ACADEMY Private 9 students · Pre-K–7th	9	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
24	KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 1280 Private 11 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	11	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
25	CARNEGIE MELLON UNIV CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Private 22 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	22	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
26	CARRIAGE HOUSE CHILDRENS CENTER Private 20 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	20	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
27	MARGARET SHADICK CYERT CENTER FOR EARLY ED & PROG Private 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
28	DEPAUL INSTITUTE Private 29 students · Pre-K–8th	29	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
29	JUBILEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 29 students · Kindergarten–6th	29	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
30	AGH CENTER FOR CHILDREN Private 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
31	DE PAUL SCHOOL FOR HEARING & SPEECH Private 29 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	29	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
32	WESTMINSTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Private 10 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	10	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
33	CARNEGIE MELLON CYERT CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION Private 7 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	7	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

24 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Boyce MS 619 students · 5th–6th	619	5th–6th	8.6
2	Mellon MS 631 students · 6th–8th	631	6th–8th	8.1
3	Brentwood MS 245 students · 6th–8th	245	6th–8th	8.0
4	Keystone Oaks MS 378 students · 6th–8th	378	6th–8th	8.0
5	Fort Couch MS 619 students · 7th–8th	619	7th–8th	7.9
6	Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 276 students · 6th–8th	276	6th–8th	7.6
7	Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 185 students · 6th–8th	185	6th–8th	7.5
8	Jefferson MS 601 students · 6th–8th	601	6th–8th	7.4
9	North Hills MS 1,075 students · 6th–8th	1,075	6th–8th	7.3
10	Dorseyville MS 960 students · 6th–8th	960	6th–8th	7.1
11	Carson MS 648 students · 6th–8th	648	6th–8th	7.1
12	Provident CS 323 students · 2nd–8th	323	2nd–8th	7.0
13	Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 175 students · 6th–8th	175	6th–8th	6.6
14	Avonworth MS 298 students · 7th–8th	298	7th–8th	6.5
15	Pleasant Hills MS 822 students · 6th–8th	822	6th–8th	6.5
16	Linton MS 645 students · 6th–8th	645	6th–8th	6.4
17	Holiday Park Intermediate Sch 532 students · 5th–6th	532	5th–6th	6.0
18	Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 260 students · 6th–8th	260	6th–8th	5.7
19	Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 324 students · 6th–8th	324	6th–8th	5.6
20	Ingomar MS 530 students · 6th–8th	530	6th–8th	5.5
21	Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 162 students · 6th–8th	162	6th–8th	5.3
22	Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 255 students · 6th–8th	255	6th–8th	5.0
23	Life Male STEAM Academy CS 73 students · 6th–9th	73	6th–9th	4.9
24	Plum MS 547 students · 7th–8th	547	7th–8th	3.6

High Schools

32 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Upper Saint Clair HS 1,301 students · 9th–12th	1,301	9th–12th	9.4
2	Brentwood SHS 345 students · 9th–12th	345	9th–12th	8.8
3	Fox Chapel Area HS 1,280 students · 9th–12th	1,280	9th–12th	8.8
4	Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 826 students · 6th–12th	826	6th–12th	8.4
5	Avonworth HS 583 students · 9th–12th	583	9th–12th	7.7
6	The New Academy CS 67 students · 8th–12th	67	8th–12th	7.3
7	Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12 610 students · 6th–12th	610	6th–12th	7.1
8	City CHS 564 students · 9th–12th	564	9th–12th	7.0
9	Keystone Oaks HS 577 students · 9th–12th	577	9th–12th	7.0
10	Pittsburgh Allderdice HS 1,294 students · 9th–12th	1,294	9th–12th	6.8
11	Mt Lebanon SHS 1,789 students · 9th–12th	1,789	9th–12th	6.7
12	Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 737 students · 6th–12th	737	6th–12th	6.7
13	Pittsburgh Brashear HS 922 students · 9th–12th	922	9th–12th	6.5
14	Passport Academy CS 99 students · 9th–12th	99	9th–12th	6.4
15	Woodland Hills HS 966 students · 9th–12th	966	9th–12th	6.1
16	Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 315 students · 6th–12th	315	6th–12th	5.9
17	Shaler Area HS 1,174 students · 9th–12th	1,174	9th–12th	5.8
18	North Hills HS 1,433 students · 9th–12th	1,433	9th–12th	5.6
19	Urban Pathways 6-12 CS 308 students · 6th–12th	308	6th–12th	5.5
20	Pittsburgh Westinghouse 594 students · 6th–12th	594	6th–12th	5.5
21	Northgate MSHS 456 students · 7th–12th	456	7th–12th	5.3
22	Penn Hills SHS 1,090 students · 9th–12th	1,090	9th–12th	4.9
23	Pittsburgh Carrick HS 549 students · 9th–12th	549	9th–12th	4.5
24	Pittsburgh Perry HS 428 students · 9th–12th	428	9th–12th	4.2
25	Baldwin SHS 2,019 students · 7th–12th	2,019	7th–12th	4.1

Show 7 more high schools

Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	OAKLAND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 476 students · 9th–12th	476	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	THE NEIGHBORHOOD ACADEMY Private 131 students · 6th–12th	131	6th–12th	Not Rated
3	SETON-LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Private 400 students · 9th–12th	400	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 744 students · 9th–12th	744	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	BISHOP CANEVIN HIGH SCHOOL Private 232 students · 9th–12th	232	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Private 36 students · 9th–12th	36	9th–12th	Not Rated
7	PRESSLEY RIDGE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PROGRAM Private 12 students · 5th–12th	12	5th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

30 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Environmental CS at Frick Park 1,029 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,029	Kindergarten–12th	8.3
2	Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Ctr 59 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	59	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.9
3	Pittsburgh Chartiers Early Childhood Ctr 149 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	149	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.9
4	Pittsburgh Pioneer 57 students · Kindergarten–12th	57	Kindergarten–12th	6.7
5	Pittsburgh Conroy 182 students · Kindergarten–12th	182	Kindergarten–12th	6.6
6	David B. Oliver Citywide Academy 50 students · 3rd–12th	50	3rd–12th	6.2
7	Propel CS-Homestead 517 students · Kindergarten–12th	517	Kindergarten–12th	6.0
8	Propel CS-Montour 785 students · Kindergarten–12th	785	Kindergarten–12th	5.4
9	Propel CS-Braddock Hills 711 students · Kindergarten–12th	711	Kindergarten–12th	4.5
10	Pittsburgh Online Academy 104 students · 4th–12th	104	4th–12th	4.2
Private Schools 20 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Private 196 students · Pre-K–12th	196	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	ELLIS SCHOOL Private 358 students · Pre-K–12th	358	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	BRADLEY SCHOOL Private 134 students · 3rd–12th	134	3rd–12th	Not Rated
4	YESHIVA SCHOOLS Private 342 students · Pre-K–12th	342	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	PACE SCHOOL Private 115 students · Kindergarten–12th	115	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
6	ACLD TILLOTSON SCHOOL Private 71 students · 3rd–12th	71	3rd–12th	Not Rated
7	SHADY SIDE ACADEMY Private 1,058 students · Pre-K–12th	1,058	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN Private 179 students · Pre-K–12th	179	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
9	WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY THE Private 86 students · 1st–12th	86	1st–12th	Not Rated
10	YESHIVA SCHOOLS OF PITTSBURGH Private 349 students · Pre-K–12th	349	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
11	THE DAY SCHOOL AT CHILDRENS INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH Private 187 students · UG–UG	187	UG–UG	Not Rated
12	PRESSLEY RIDGE DAY SCHOOL - PITTSBURGH Private 59 students · 2nd–12th	59	2nd–12th	Not Rated
13	IMANI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 135 students · Pre-K–12th	135	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
14	HOLY FAMILY SPECIALIZED LEARNING Private 41 students · 3rd–12th	41	3rd–12th	Not Rated
15	PLEA SCHOOL Private 33 students · Kindergarten–9th	33	Kindergarten–9th	Not Rated

Show 5 more other schools

16	PRESSLEY RIDGE SCHOOL FOR AUTISM Private 45 students · 2nd–12th	45	2nd–12th	Not Rated
17	EASTER SEALS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL PA Private 48 students · UG–UG	48	UG–UG	Not Rated
18	WATSON INSTITUT SOCIAL CTR FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMNT Private 31 students · 4th–12th	31	4th–12th	Not Rated
19	EDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 610 students · Pre-K–12th	610	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
20	THREE RIVERS VILLAGE SCHOOL Private 19 students · UG–UG	19	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · 208 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 38 ZIP codes

Median Income

$76,809

Median Home Value

$245,316

Median Rent

$1,173/mo

Population

696,585

College Educated

49%

Homeownership

58%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Community Profile

Pittsburgh has a median household income of $76,809. It is a well-educated community where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $245,316, with a median rent of $1,173/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.6%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

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State: Pennsylvania
Total Schools: 208
Elementary: 122
Middle: 24
High: 32
Districts: 41
Avg Rating: 6.4/10

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School Districts (41)

Manchester Academic CS

1 school · 389 students

Urban Pathways 6-12 CS

1 school · 309 students

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS

1 school · 343 students

City CHS

1 school · 564 students

Propel CS-Homestead

1 school · 535 students

The New Academy CS

1 school · 67 students

Propel CS-McKeesport

1 school · 315 students

Propel CS-East

1 school · 335 students

Propel CS-Montour

1 school · 798 students

Environmental CS at Frick Park

1 school · 1,035 students

Propel CS-Braddock Hills

1 school · 723 students

Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS

1 school · 298 students

Urban Pathways K-5 College CS

1 school · 291 students

Propel CS-Northside

1 school · 358 students

Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship

1 school · 498 students

Propel CS-Pitcairn

1 school · 210 students

Propel CS-Hazelwood

1 school · 225 students

Passport Academy CS

1 school · 99 students

Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS

1 school · 300 students

Provident CS

1 school · 325 students

Catalyst Academy CS

1 school · 258 students

Life Male STEAM Academy CS

1 school · 73 students

Avonworth SD

4 schools · 1,973 students

Baldwin-Whitehall SD

4 schools · 4,484 students

Bethel Park SD

8 schools · 4,021 students

Brentwood Borough SD

4 schools · 1,127 students

Carlynton SD

3 schools · 1,330 students

Chartiers Valley SD

4 schools · 3,522 students

Fox Chapel Area SD

6 schools · 4,181 students

Keystone Oaks SD

5 schools · 1,911 students

Mt Lebanon SD

10 schools · 5,492 students

Woodland Hills SD

5 schools · 3,191 students

North Allegheny SD

11 schools · 8,554 students

North Hills SD

6 schools · 4,648 students

Northgate SD

3 schools · 1,065 students

Penn Hills SD

3 schools · 3,016 students

Pittsburgh SD

56 schools · 19,769 students

Plum Borough SD

5 schools · 3,580 students

Shaler Area SD

7 schools · 3,801 students

Upper St. Clair SD

6 schools · 3,967 students

West Jefferson Hills SD

5 schools · 3,403 students

Nearby Cities

Swissvale (1 school)

4 mi

Homestead (2 schools)

5 mi

Munhall (4 schools)

5 mi

Wilkinsburg (3 schools)

West Mifflin (6 schools)

7 mi

Mount Lebanon (1 school)

7 mi

Carnegie (2 schools)

6 mi

Mckees Rocks (4 schools)

7 mi

Allison Park (11 schools)

9 mi

Bethel Park (8 schools)

9 mi

Jefferson Hills (4 schools)

10 mi

Duquesne (1 school)

8 mi

South Park (4 schools)

10 mi

Other Major Cities in Pennsylvania

Top metros statewide by school count.

Philadelphia 421 schools Harrisburg 64 schools Lancaster 54 schools York 52 schools Erie 51 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

How many schools are in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Pittsburgh has 208 schools, including 148 public and 60 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pittsburgh is 6.4 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked school in Pittsburgh on MySchoolScout is Reserve Primary Sch with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked elementary school in Pittsburgh on MySchoolScout is Reserve Primary Sch with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked middle school in Pittsburgh on MySchoolScout is Boyce MS with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked high school in Pittsburgh on MySchoolScout is Upper Saint Clair HS with a composite score of 9.4/10.

How many school districts serve Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Pittsburgh is served by 41 school districts: Manchester Academic Cs, Urban Pathways 6-12 Cs, Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs, City Chs, Propel Cs-homestead, The New Academy Cs, Propel Cs-mckeesport, Propel Cs-east, Propel Cs-montour, Environmental Cs at Frick Park, Propel Cs-braddock Hills, Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Cs, Urban Pathways K-5 College Cs, Propel Cs-northside, Penn Hills Cs of Entrepreneurship, Propel Cs-pitcairn, Propel Cs-hazelwood, Passport Academy Cs, Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Cs, Provident Cs, Catalyst Academy Cs, Life Male Steam Academy Cs, Avonworth Sd, Baldwin-whitehall Sd, Bethel Park Sd, Brentwood Borough Sd, Carlynton Sd, Chartiers Valley Sd, Fox Chapel Area Sd, Keystone Oaks Sd, Mt Lebanon Sd, Woodland Hills Sd, North Allegheny Sd, North Hills Sd, Northgate Sd, Penn Hills Sd, Pittsburgh Sd, Plum Borough Sd, Shaler Area Sd, Upper St. Clair Sd, West Jefferson Hills Sd.

What is the education level in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

According to Census data, 49% of adults in Pittsburgh have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Pittsburgh is approximately $76,809 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Yes, Pittsburgh has 60 private schools alongside 148 public schools. The top-rated private school is Universal Academy of Pittsburgh with a score of 9.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pittsburgh is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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