Top 10 Best Allegheny County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 270 public schools serving 137,896 students in Allegheny County, PA (there are 209 private schools, serving 28,078 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Allegheny County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Allegheny County, PA are Pine-richland High School, Fairview Elementary School and Bradford Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegheny County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Allegheny County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Allegheny County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine-richland High School
Math: 92% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 Warrendale Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Bradford Woods Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41 Forest Road
Bradfordwoods, PA 15015
(724) 935-5081
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Warwick Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 525 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wexford Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
250 Brown Road
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Grades: K-3
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Upper Saint Clair High School
Math: 91%
Math: 89% | Reading: 96%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2401 Rochester Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Grades: K-5
| 744 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Markham Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
165 Crescent Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #99.
Hampton High School
Math: 87%
Math: 91% | Reading: 93%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2929 Mccully Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Grades: 9-12
| 914 students
Rank: #1010.
Ohara Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
115 Cabin Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Baker Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 446 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Foster Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 Vermont Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1414.
Donaldson Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Donaldson Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1515.
Fox Chapel Area High School
Math: 87%
Math: 89% | Reading: 90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #1616.
Streams Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1560 Ashlawn Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 435 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Hartwood Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3730 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Poff Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2990 Haberlein Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(412) 492-6335
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
735 Washington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2142
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
William Penn Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 Woodlet Ln
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8522
Grades: K-4
| 187 students
Rank: #2121.
Hance Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5518 Molnar Drive
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1541
Grades: K-3
| 399 students
Rank: #2222.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Bruno Lane
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-3300
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Ralston Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Richland Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3811 Bakerstown Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1558
Grades: K-3
| 467 students
Rank: #2525.
North Allegheny High School
Math: 81%
Math: 85% | Reading: 91%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10375 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 934-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,698 students
Rank: #2626.
Marshall Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5135 Wexford Run Rd
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4044
Grades: K-5
| 756 students
Rank: #2727.
Central Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 Middle Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6320
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2828.
Ingomar Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
602 W Ingomar Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9665
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2929.
Mccormick Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2801 Beaver Grade Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 198 students
Rank: #3030.
Edgeworth Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Meadow Ln
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-3605
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #3131.
Boyce MiddleSchool
Math: 70% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Boyce Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 5-6
| 592 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Burchfield Primary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Burchfield Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 354 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Hoover Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
37 Robb Hollow Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 276-7411
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Wyland Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2284 Wyland Ave
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6345
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Hosack Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9275 Peebles Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 366-9664
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
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Allegheny County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
170 Shafer Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Grades: K-4
| 198 students
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Grades: PK-7
| 276 students
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
1601 Beaver Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Grades: K-4
| 292 students
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
430 Colfax St
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Grades: 4-6
| 222 students
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Grades: 8
| 160 students
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Grades: 7-9
| 111 students
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Grades: 5-6
| 455 students
0 Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
300 Kennedy Ave
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-9600
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
300 Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
515 Camp Hollow Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
1150 Jacks Run Rd
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
207 Third Street
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
531 Jones Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Grades: PK-2
| 279 students
5785 Saltsburg Rd
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Grades: K-3
| 289 students
1 Forest Grove Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Grades: K-2
| 627 students
800 Russellwood Ave
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Grades: K
| 110 students
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
502 Longvue Drive
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Grades: K-2
| 368 students
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: K
| 112 students
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Allegheny County, PA include Pine-richland High School, Fairview Elementary School and Bradford Woods Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Allegheny County, PA?
270 public schools are located in Allegheny County, PA.
What percentage of students in Allegheny County, PA go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Allegheny County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny County, PA?
Allegheny County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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