For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 439 students in Duquesne, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Duquesne, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in Duquesne, PA is Duquesne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duquesne, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Duquesne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Duquesne, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duquesne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-5300
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 439 students
Duquesne, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Duquesne, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Duquesne, PA include Duquesne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Duquesne?
1 public schools are located in Duquesne.
What percentage of students in Duquesne go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Duquesne are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Duquesne?
Duquesne public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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