For the 2024-25 school year, there are 208 public elementary schools serving 92,838 students in Allegheny County, PA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Allegheny County, PA are Bradford Woods Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Mccormick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegheny County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Allegheny County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bradford Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
41 Forest Road
Bradfordwoods, PA 15015
(724) 935-5081
Bradfordwoods, PA 15015
(724) 935-5081
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mccormick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2801 Beaver Grade Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 184 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3811 Bakerstown Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1558
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1558
Grades: K-3
| 495 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Wexford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 Brown Road
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Grades: K-3
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
William Penn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 Woodlet Ln
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8522
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8522
Grades: K-4
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 Rochester Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Grades: K-5
| 737 students
Rank: #88.
Ohara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 Cabin Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Grades: K-5
| 679 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Warwick Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 516 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Vermont Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Hartwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3730 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Wyland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2284 Wyland Ave
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6345
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6345
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1414.
Streams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1560 Ashlawn Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 449 students
Rank: #1515.
Edgeworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Meadow Ln
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-3605
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-3605
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1616.
Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5135 Wexford Run Rd
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4044
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4044
Grades: K-5
| 768 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Howe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Broadmoor Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2157
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2157
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Markham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
165 Crescent Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Poff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2990 Haberlein Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(412) 492-6335
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(412) 492-6335
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #2121.
Donaldson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Donaldson Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #2222.
Hance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5518 Molnar Drive
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1541
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1541
Grades: K-3
| 408 students
Rank: #2323.
Boyce Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Boyce Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 5-6
| 631 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bon Meade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1595 Brodhead Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 594 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
735 Washington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2142
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2142
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Hosack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9275 Peebles Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 366-9664
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 366-9664
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Ingomar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
602 W Ingomar Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9665
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9665
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Kerr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
341 Kittanning Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Marzolf Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Marzolf Road Ext
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 308 students
Rank: #3030.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Middle Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6320
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6320
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #3131.
Osborne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1414 Beaver St
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-4003
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-4003
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #3232.
Burchfield Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Burchfield Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-1200
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 349 students
Rank: #3333.
Fred L Aiken Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
881 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
37 Robb Hollow Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 276-7411
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 276-7411
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Tenth Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Pennsylvania Ave
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
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Allegheny County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
170 Shafer Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Grades: K-4
| 198 students
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Grades: PK-7
| 276 students
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
1601 Beaver Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Grades: K-4
| 292 students
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
430 Colfax St
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Grades: 4-6
| 222 students
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Grades: 8
| 160 students
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Grades: 7-9
| 111 students
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Grades: 5-6
| 455 students
0 Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
300 Kennedy Ave
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-9600
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-9600
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
300 Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
515 Camp Hollow Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
1150 Jacks Run Rd
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
East Hills Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
207 Third Street
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
531 Jones Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Grades: PK-2
| 279 students
5785 Saltsburg Rd
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Grades: K-3
| 289 students
1 Forest Grove Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Grades: K-2
| 627 students
800 Russellwood Ave
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Grades: K
| 110 students
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
502 Longvue Drive
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Grades: K-2
| 368 students
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: K
| 112 students
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Allegheny County, PA include Bradford Woods Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Mccormick Elementary School. Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public elementary schools are located in Allegheny County?
208 public elementary schools are located in Allegheny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Allegheny County include: Ingomar Middle School vs. Marshall Middle School, Marshall Middle School vs. Ingomar Middle School, Edgeworth Elementary School vs. Osborne Elementary School
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