For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 983 students in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Squirrel Hill South are Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 and Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Grades: K-8
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6502 Lilac St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA include Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 and Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% 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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