Pittsburgh Sd School District
School District · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
56
34 elem, 7 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,391
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
56
34 elem, 7 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,391
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Pittsburgh Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pittsburgh Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Pittsburgh · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Pittsburgh · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Pittsburgh · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#388 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,391
+$6,251 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
19,769 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Pittsburgh Sd ranks #388 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Pittsburgh Sd's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 54 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 (9.5/10), Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (8.8/10), and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Pittsburgh Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +22.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pittsburgh Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pittsburgh Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (54 of 56). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12 | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Allderdice HS | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | David B. Oliver Citywide Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 56 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pittsburgh Sd
Pittsburgh Sd is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania school district serving 56 schools. The district educates 19,769 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $24,391 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Pittsburgh Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Pittsburgh Sd students show an average math proficiency of 34.8% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.
The district includes 34 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pittsburgh Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pittsburgh Sd with test data.
Schools in Pittsburgh Sd
56 schools Elementary Schools 34
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Pittsburgh
- Total Enrollment
- 19,769
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,738
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pittsburgh Sd?
Pittsburgh Sd has 56 schools in total — 34 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pittsburgh Sd?
The average composite rating for Pittsburgh Sd is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pittsburgh Sd?
Pittsburgh Sd spends $24,391 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pittsburgh Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pittsburgh Sd is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pittsburgh Sd?
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 is the highest-rated school in Pittsburgh Sd with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Pittsburgh Sd?
Across schools in Pittsburgh Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pittsburgh Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Sd has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 56 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.0%
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- West Shore Sd (13)
- Harrisburg City Sd (12)
- Norristown Area Sd (12)
- Parkland Sd (12)
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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.
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