9.4avg / 10

Fox Chapel Area Sd School District

School District · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 4,181

Teachers (FTE): 327

Avg Rating

9.4

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,181

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

Avg Rating

9.4

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,181

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

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How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#2 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+3.1

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,333

+$5,193 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

4,181 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Fox Chapel Area Sd ranks #2 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Fox Chapel Area Sd's schools with real test data average 9.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fox Chapel Area HS (9.6/10), Fairview EL Sch (9.6/10), and Kerr EL Sch (9.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Fox Chapel Area Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Fox Chapel Area HS	9.6 / 10	High	—	1,280
2	Fairview EL Sch	9.6 / 10	Elementary	—	371
3	Kerr EL Sch	9.5 / 10	Elementary	—	434
4	Hartwood EL Sch	9.5 / 10	Elementary	—	392
5	Ohara EL Sch	9.4 / 10	Elementary	—	719
6	Dorseyville MS	8.7 / 10	Middle	—	960

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About Fox Chapel Area Sd

Fox Chapel Area Sd is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 4,181 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $23,333 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 9.4/10, Fox Chapel Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fairview EL Sch, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.

In standardized testing, Fox Chapel Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 82.8% and ELA proficiency of 86.8%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Fox Chapel Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency82.8%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency86.8%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Fox Chapel Area Sd with test data.

Schools in Fox Chapel Area Sd

6 schools

Elementary Schools4

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

District Details

State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
Total Enrollment: 4,181
Teachers (FTE): 327
District spending per student: $23,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fox Chapel Area Sd?

Fox Chapel Area Sd has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fox Chapel Area Sd?

The average composite rating for Fox Chapel Area Sd is 9.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Fox Chapel Area Sd?

Fox Chapel Area Sd's district-level spending was $23,333 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fox Chapel Area Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fox Chapel Area Sd is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fox Chapel Area Sd?

Fairview EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Fox Chapel Area Sd with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What are the test scores in Fox Chapel Area Sd?

Across schools in Fox Chapel Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 82.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 86.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fox Chapel Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Fox Chapel Area Sd has an average school rating of 9.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 9.4/10
Math Proficiency: 82.8%
ELA Proficiency: 86.8%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.