Top 3 Best Clairton Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,018 students in Clairton, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clairton, PA are Gill Hall Elementary School, Jefferson Hills Intermediate School and Clairton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clairton, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clairton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Clairton, PA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gill Hall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
829 Gill Hall Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4732
Grades: K-2
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Hills Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
875 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4163
Grades: 3-5
| 816 students
Rank: #33.
Clairton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Clairton Middle School High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: 6-12
| 420 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clairton, Pennsylvania

Clairton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clairton, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clairton, PA include Gill Hall Elementary School, Jefferson Hills Intermediate School and Clairton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clairton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clairton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clairton?
Clairton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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