What types of schools are available in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Q: How many schools are in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

There are 146 schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 68,826 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Pittsburgh?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 146 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

146

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

68,826

Total Students

Across Pittsburgh

12.2:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

146 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,269 students at Upper Saint Clair Hs.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Fort Couch Ms

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

515 Fort Couch Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

publicmiddleGrade 5-6

1500 Boyce Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

1560 Ashlawn Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

2300 Morton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

100 Warwick Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

381 Wible Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209

101 Marzolf Road Ext, Pittsburgh, PA 15209

2107 Lonsdale St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

201 Center New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

Pittsburgh Westinghouse

publichighGrade 6-12

1101 N. Murtland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Holiday Park Intermediate Sch

publicmiddleGrade 5-6

100 School Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

440 Presque Isle Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

Pittsburgh Online Academy

publichighGrade 4-12

341 S. Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Pittsburgh Langley K-8

publicmiddlePK-8

2940 Sheraden Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15204

Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

publicelementaryPK-5

810 Rockland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5

publicelementaryK-5

501 40Th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8

publicmiddlePK-8

1290 Mifflin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

Pittsburgh Chartiers Early Childhood Ctr

publicelementaryPK-PK

3799 Chartiers Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15204

2250 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is home to 146 schools serving over 68,826 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

There are 146 schools in Pittsburgh, serving 68,826 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Pittsburgh?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Pittsburgh include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Pittsburgh?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Pittsburgh is 12.2:1.

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