For the 2024 school year, there are 59 public middle schools serving 27,901 students in Pittsburgh, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA are Fort Couch MiddleSchool, Dorseyville MiddleSchool and Jefferson MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburgh, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Pittsburgh have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pittsburgh, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Couch MiddleSchool
(Math: 65% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Fort Couch Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Dorseyville MiddleSchool
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson MiddleSchool
(Math: 55% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Grades: 6-12
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Mellon MiddleSchool
(Math: 52% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Castle Shannon Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
Ingomar MiddleSchool
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1521 Ingomar Heights Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #77.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
(Math: 45% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 845 students
Rank: #88.
Avonworth MiddleSchool
(Math: 48% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
256 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Rank: #99.
Carson MiddleSchool
(Math: 41% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #1010.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Grades: K-8
| 715 students
Rank: #1111.
North Hills MiddleSchool
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1452
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1452
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #1212.
Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1313.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Grades: K-10
| 1,011 students
Rank: #1414.
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Alger St
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #1515.
Keystone Oaks MiddleSchool
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Kelton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6146
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6146
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #1616.
Baldwin Sr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4653 Clairton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 1,979 students
Rank: #1717.
Oblock Jhs
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 Presque Isle Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 619 students
Rank: #1818.
Pittsburgh Online Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
341 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Grades: 4-12
| 178 students
Rank: #1919.
Northgate Mshs
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
589 Union Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Rank: #2020.
Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #2121.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #2222.
Brentwood MiddleSchool
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #2323.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1018 Peralta St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #2424.
Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania C
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Newport Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 668-2064
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 668-2064
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #2525.
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Stanton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Rank: #2626.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #2727.
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Grades: 6-12
| 832 students
Rank: #2828.
The New Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 83 students
Rank: #2929.
Propel Cs-east
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Monroeville Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
Rank: #3030.
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #3131.
Propel Cs-mckeesport
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2412 Versailles Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-8
| 349 students
Rank: #3232.
Dickson Prep Steam Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Schoyer Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #3333.
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 146 students
Rank: #3434.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #3535.
Provident Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Troy Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Grades: 2-8
| 328 students
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Grades: PK-7
| 276 students
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Grades: 8
| 160 students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
East Hills Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
1400 Crucible St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2800
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
40 Vancouver St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 921-2727
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 921-2727
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
1256 Franklin Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
90 Georgia Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4625
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4625
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
324 Charles St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2910
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2910
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
7061 Lemington Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Lifebridge Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
810 S 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
328 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
3401 Milwaukee St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
2819 Shadeland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
5251 Holmes St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 320-2393
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 320-2393
Grades: 3-12
| 45 students
61 Reed St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 338-3830
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 338-3830
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
1802 Jancey St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
7430 Tioga Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
350 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Grades: 9-10
| 1,395 students
Northview Heights Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
310 Mount Pleasant Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3130
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
495 Browns Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Options Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
925 Brushton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
3454 Pleasantvue Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7535
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7535
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
102 Duff Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Grades: K-4
| 583 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA include Fort Couch MiddleSchool, Dorseyville MiddleSchool and Jefferson MiddleSchool.
How many public middle schools are located in Pittsburgh, PA?
59 public middle schools are located in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburgh, PA?
Pittsburgh, PA public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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