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Best Schools in Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA
Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA has 13 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,118 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Central Business District don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA
The top high schools in Central Business District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 845 Students
2. Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
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Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students
3. City Chs
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City Chs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
4. Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
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Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
5. Urban Pathways 6-12 Cs
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Urban Pathways 6-12 Cs • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 310 Students
6. Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
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Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 286 Students
7. Passport Academy Cs
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Passport Academy Cs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA
The top middle schools in Central Business District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA
The top elementary schools in Central Business District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 354 Students
2. Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
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Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 154 Students
3. Pittsburgh Weil K-5
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Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students
4. Pittsburgh Miller K-5
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Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
5. Urban Pathways K-5 College Cs
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Urban Pathways K-5 College Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA has a total population of 7,110 with 48% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
65.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
54.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA
How many schools are in Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA?
Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA has 13 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,118 students in total.
How do schools in Central Business District perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Central Business District score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Central Business District don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central Business District?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations