For the 2026-27 school year, there are 126 public elementary schools serving 52,720 students in Pittsburgh, PA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA are Fairview Elementary School, Ohara Elementary School and Streams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburgh, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pittsburgh have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ohara Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
115 Cabin Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Gr: K-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Streams Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1560 Ashlawn Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: K-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hartwood Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3730 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
165 Crescent Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Boyce Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Boyce Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: 5-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Warwick Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: K-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Vermont Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Broadmoor Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2157
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2157
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Ingomar Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
602 W Ingomar Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9665
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9665
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Ralston Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
341 Kittanning Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Marzolf Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Marzolf Road Ext
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Gr: K-3 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1515.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
37 Robb Hollow Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 276-7411
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 276-7411
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
735 Washington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2142
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2142
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 635-4105
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 635-4105
Gr: K-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Dorseyville Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Gr: 6-8 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
Mellon Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Castle Shannon Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1524 Hamilton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 854-8618
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 854-8618
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Fred L Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
881 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2323.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2424.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8625 Peebles Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9667
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9667
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Ingomar Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1521 Ingomar Heights Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2626.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 Houston Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1542
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1542
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2727.
Dormont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Annapolis Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6152
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6152
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2828.
Mcintyre Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Mcintyre Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1622
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1622
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2929.
Avonworth Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 Roosevelt Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7170
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7170
Gr: 3-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3232.
Avonworth Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3333.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
(Math: 52% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3434.
Highcliff Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 Peony Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1582
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1582
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3535.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 90%
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 94%
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%
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students
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%
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 90%
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%
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Minority enrollment: 96%
1400 Crucible St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2800
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 74%
40 Vancouver St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 921-2727
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 921-2727
Gr: K-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1256 Franklin Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
90 Georgia Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4625
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4625
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Minority enrollment: 90%
324 Charles St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2910
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2910
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Minority enrollment: 89%
7061 Lemington Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students
Lifebridge Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
810 S 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Gr: 7-12
328 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Gr: K-5 | 256 students
3401 Milwaukee St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students
2819 Shadeland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Minority enrollment: 58%
5251 Holmes St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 70%
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 320-2393
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 320-2393
Gr: 3-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 31%
61 Reed St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 338-3830
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 338-3830
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1802 Jancey St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 69%
7430 Tioga Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
350 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Gr: 9-10 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
310 Mount Pleasant Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3130
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
495 Browns Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Options Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
925 Brushton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 73%
3454 Pleasantvue Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7535
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7535
Gr: K-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA include Fairview Elementary School, Ohara Elementary School and Streams Elementary School. Pittsburgh has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pittsburgh?
127 public elementary schools are located in Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pittsburgh are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pittsburgh include: Pittsburgh Langley K-8 vs. Pittsburgh Westwood K-5, Pittsburgh Weil K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Miller K-5, Linton Middle School vs. Propel Cs-homestead
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