For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 338 students in the neighborhood of Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Shadyside is Pittsburgh Liberty K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Filbert St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 529-8450
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 529-8450
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA include Pittsburgh Liberty K-5.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shadyside, Pittsburgh?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shadyside, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shadyside, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Shadyside, Pittsburgh public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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