Best Schools in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA has a total of 826 schools including 258 high schools, 144 middle schools and 414 elementary schools. A total of 345,903 students attend Pittsburgh, PA schools. On average, schools in Pittsburgh score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pittsburgh exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA has 258 high schools with 120,944 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pittsburgh score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pittsburgh greatly exceed expectations.
1. Peters Twp Hs
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Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students
2. South Park Shs
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South Park Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
3. Fox Chapel Area Hs
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Fox Chapel Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1283 Students
4. Pine-richland Hs
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Pine-richland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1413 Students
5. Penn Trafford Hs
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1263 Students
6. Upper Saint Clair Hs
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Upper St. Clair Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1288 Students
7. Franklin Regional Shs
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Franklin Regional Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1119 Students
8. Shaler Area Hs
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Shaler Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students
9. Hampton Hs
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Hampton Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 900 Students
10. South Fayette Twp Hs
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South Fayette Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1074 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA has 144 middle schools with 69,910 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pittsburgh score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pittsburgh meet expectations.
1. Fort Couch Ms
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Upper St. Clair Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 601 Students
2. South Fayette Ms
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South Fayette Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
3. Shaler Area El Sch
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Shaler Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 882 Students
4. Quaker Valley Ms
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Quaker Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
5. Jefferson Ms
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Mt Lebanon Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
6. Eden Hall Upper El Sch
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Pine-richland Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1035 Students
7. Springfield Intermediate Middle School
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Springfield Local • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 282 Students
8. Marshall Ms
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North Allegheny Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 793 Students
9. Dorseyville Ms
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Fox Chapel Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
10. Mellon Ms
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Mt Lebanon Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA has 414 elementary schools with 140,462 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pittsburgh score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pittsburgh exceed expectations.
1. Streams El Sch
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Upper St. Clair Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 449 Students
2. Baker El Sch
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Upper St. Clair Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 433 Students
3. Sunset Valley El Sch
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Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 460 Students
4. Wilson El Sch
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West Allegheny Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students
5. Sunrise El Sch
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
6. South Fayette Intermediate Sch
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South Fayette Township Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 838 Students
7. Moraine El Sch
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Slippery Rock Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
8. Trinity South El Sch
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Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 255 Students
9. Tenth Street El Sch
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Riverview Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 382 Students
10. Wilmington Area El Sch
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pittsburgh, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pittsburgh, PA has a total population of 2,457,000 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Pittsburgh, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pittsburgh, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Pittsburgh, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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