For the 2024-25 school year, there are 89 public middle schools serving 44,854 students in Allegheny County, PA. The top ranked public middle schools in Allegheny County, PA are Fort Couch Middle School, Dorseyville Middle School and Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegheny County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Allegheny County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Allegheny County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Couch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Fort Couch Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Dorseyville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5145 Wexford Run Rd
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 934-6060
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 934-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Rank: #55.
Ingomar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1521 Ingomar Heights Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Quaker Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
618 Harbaugh Street
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-5079
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-5079
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Mellon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Castle Shannon Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #88.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 845 students
Rank: #99.
Hampton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4589 School Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6356
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6356
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1010.
West Allegheny Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 W Allegheny Rd
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-8979
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-8979
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1111.
Avonworth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
256 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Grades: 7-8
| 307 students
Rank: #1212.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Magnet School
(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
| 732 students
Rank: #1313.
David E Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Gawaldo Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Grades: 5-8
| 931 students
Rank: #1414.
Pine-richland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Logan Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-3111
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-3111
Grades: 7-8
| 724 students
Rank: #1515.
Carson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #1616.
Independence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2807 Bethel Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8677
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8677
Grades: 7-8
| 537 students
Rank: #1717.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: #1818.
North Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1452
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1452
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #1919.
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Alger St
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #2020.
Pleasant Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #2121.
Moon Area Upper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
904 Beaver Grade Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: 7-8
| 581 students
Rank: #2222.
Riverview Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Hulton Rd
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: #2323.
Deer Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 East Union Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5310
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #2424.
South Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Stewart Rd
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
Grades: 5-8
| 541 students
Rank: #2525.
Keystone Oaks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Kelton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6146
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6146
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #2626.
Elizabeth Forward Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2335
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2335
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #2727.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Grades: K-11
| 1,020 students
Rank: #2828.
Plum Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Presque Isle Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 557 students
Rank: #2929.
Shaler Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Mt Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Grades: 7-8
| 561 students
Rank: #3030.
Northgate Mshs
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
589 Union Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Grades: 7-12
| 456 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Baldwin Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4653 Clairton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,086 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Springdale Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Butler Rd
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: #3333.
Moss Side Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Gateway Campus Blvd
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-5830
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-5830
Grades: 5-8
| 983 students
Rank: #3434.
Brentwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #3535.
Chartiers Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Thoms Run Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2223
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2223
Grades: 6-8
| 718 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 middle schools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Allegheny County, PA include Fort Couch Middle School, Dorseyville Middle School and Jefferson Middle School. Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public middle schools are located in Allegheny County?
89 public middle schools are located in Allegheny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Allegheny County include: Ingomar Middle School vs. Marshall Middle School, Marshall Middle School vs. Ingomar Middle School, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 vs. Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
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