The Linden Avenue School, in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a building from 1903. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The building now houses a preK-5 elementary school with a Mandarin Chinese emphasis, a magnet school.
Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Linden K-5 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsburgh Linden K-5 serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Pittsburgh, PA, covering approximately 57.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 5.5 miles and the furthest edge located 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsburgh Linden K-5's student population of 91 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Linden K-5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Linden K-5 is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2258 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
77%
14%
White
9%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Linden K-5's ranking?
Pittsburgh Linden K-5 is ranked #2258 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Linden K-5 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Linden K-5is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Faison K-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Linden K-5?
91 students attend Pittsburgh Linden K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pittsburgh Linden K-5 students are Black, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Linden K-5?
Pittsburgh Linden K-5 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Linden K-5 offer ?
Pittsburgh Linden K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburgh Linden K-5 part of?
Pittsburgh Linden K-5 is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Linden K-5 located?
Pittsburgh Linden K-5 is located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Point Breeze.
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