For the 2026-27 school year, there are 39 public preschools serving 13,051 students in Allegheny County, PA. The top-ranked public preschools in Allegheny County, PA are University Park Elementary School, Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 and Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegheny County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Allegheny County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Allegheny County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 Noel Dr
Monroeville, PA 15146
(724) 327-4113
Monroeville, PA 15146
(724) 327-4113
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Alger St
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5799 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Homeville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4315 Eliza St
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Gr: PK-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Acmetonia Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pearl Street
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 274-6500
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 274-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Pittsburgh Concord K-5
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6502 Lilac St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Rockland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 Monroeville Ave
Turtle Creek, PA 15145
(412) 824-2450
Turtle Creek, PA 15145
(412) 824-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Stanton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 E 12th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: PK-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Wilkins El Steam Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
362 Churchill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 824-3231
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 824-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17 W Cherryhill Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7780
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7780
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2020.
Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Center Street
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 39th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Edgewood El Steam Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
241 Maple Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-2238
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Mifflin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-4350
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-4350
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
Kelly Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kelly Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
328 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1612 Manhattan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3100
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Davis Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-6600
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2828.
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Damas St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3000
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Pittsburgh Langley K-8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Sheraden Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 529-2100
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 529-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Pittsburgh King K-8
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Montgomery Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4160
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rectenwald Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Pittsburgh Miller K-5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Bedford Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-3830
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-3830
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Duquesne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-5300
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Pittsburgh Weil K-5
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-3840
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-3840
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7430 Tioga St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-2305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-2305
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Allegheny County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
170 Shafer Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Gr: K-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 38%
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Gr: K-5 | 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Minority enrollment: 97%
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 27%
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Gr: PK-7 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Gr: 9-12
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Gr: K-3
1601 Beaver Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Gr: K-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 90%
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 94%
430 Colfax St
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Gr: 4-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Gr: 8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Gr: 7-9 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students
Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Gr: 5-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
0 Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
300 Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 91%
515 Camp Hollow Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1150 Jacks Run Rd
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 90%
207 Third Street
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
3129 Elroy Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4484
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4484
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
531 Jones Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Gr: PK-2 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
5785 Saltsburg Rd
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Gr: K-3 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1 Forest Grove Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Gr: K-2 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
800 Russellwood Ave
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: K | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
502 Longvue Drive
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Gr: K-2 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Allegheny County, PA include University Park Elementary School, Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 and Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8. Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public preschools are located in Allegheny County?
38 public preschools are located in Allegheny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Allegheny County include: Turtle Creek El Steam Academy vs. Edgewood El Steam Academy, Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center vs. Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, Pittsburgh Weil K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Miller K-5
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