Top Rankings
Fox Chapel Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,156 students in Fox Chapel Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Fox Chapel Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fox Chapel Area School District are Fairview Elementary School, Fox Chapel Area High School and Ohara Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fox Chapel Area School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,156 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
328 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fox Chapel Area School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 684 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
287 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
177 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
152 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
3,260 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
78%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
274 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
276
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
318
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
329
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
343
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
321
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
329
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
301
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
325
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
334
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
334
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
295
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,142 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,326 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,142
$23,696
Spending / Student
$23,326
$23,119
Best Fox Chapel Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary 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
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Fox Chapel Area High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #33.
Ohara Elementary 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
| 719 students
Rank: #44.
Hartwood Elementary 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
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Kerr Elementary 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
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Dorseyville Middle 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
| 960 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fox Chapel Area School District?
Fox Chapel Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,156 students.
What is the rank of Fox Chapel Area School District?
Fox Chapel Area School District is ranked #5 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fox Chapel Area School District?
78% of Fox Chapel Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fox Chapel Area School District?
Fox Chapel Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Fox Chapel Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,326 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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