For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,038 students in Carnegie, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Carnegie, PA are Carnegie Elementary School and Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carnegie, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Carnegie have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Carnegie, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Franklin Ave
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Kings Hwy
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Gr: 7-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carnegie, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Carnegie, PA include Carnegie Elementary School and Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Carnegie?
2 public schools are located in Carnegie.
What is the racial composition of students in Carnegie?
Carnegie public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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