Top 5 Best Pittsburg Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,336 students in Pittsburg, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 626 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Pittsburg, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Pittsburg, KS are Geo E Nettels Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Lakeside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Pittsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Pittsburg, KS Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geo E Nettels Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2012 South Homer
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3160
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3160
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 West 5th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
709 South College
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3140
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3140
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburg High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1978 East 4th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
Rank: #55.
Pittsburg Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3240
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #66.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 East 20th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3130
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3130
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pittsburg, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Pittsburg, KS are Geo E Nettels Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Lakeside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pittsburg, KS?
6 public schools are located in Pittsburg, KS.
What percentage of students in Pittsburg, KS go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Pittsburg, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg, KS?
Pittsburg, KS minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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