For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 792 students in the neighborhood of North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in North Oakland are Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 and Pittsburgh Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Online Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
341 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA include Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 and Pittsburgh Online Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Oakland, Pittsburgh?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Oakland, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Oakland, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of North Oakland, Pittsburgh public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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