Highcliff EL Sch

Highcliff El Sch serves 549 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Pittsburgh's large suburban setting. With 43 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #603 out of 2,852 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 79th percentile among Pennsylvania schools.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts and reading, with 69% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. In mathematics, 58% of students perform at proficient levels or higher, indicating steady progress in foundational math skills. Located on Peony Avenue in the 15229 ZIP code area, Highcliff Elementary sits within a well-established suburban community where the median household income reaches $79,984 and 42% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 9.1%, with median home values around $221,400. This stable residential area of over 15,000 residents provides a supportive environment for the school's educational mission, combining suburban amenities with proximity to Pittsburgh's urban resources.