For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 509 students in the neighborhood of Homewood South, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Homewood South is Pittsburgh Faison K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Homewood South, Pittsburgh, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Homewood South, Pittsburgh, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Homewood South, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Homewood South, Pittsburgh, PA include Pittsburgh Faison K-5.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Homewood South, Pittsburgh?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Homewood South, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Homewood South, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Homewood South, Pittsburgh public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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