Top 10 Best Pittsburgh Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 127 public elementary schools serving 53,103 students in Pittsburgh, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA are Fairview Elementary School, Ohara Elementary School and Baker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburgh, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pittsburgh have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Ohara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
115 Cabin Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Grades: K-5
| 679 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Warwick Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 516 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 Vermont Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Hartwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3730 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Streams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1560 Ashlawn Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: K-4
| 449 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Howe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Broadmoor Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2157
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2167
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Markham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
165 Crescent Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1111.
Boyce Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Boyce Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 5-6
| 631 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
735 Washington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2142
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Ingomar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
602 W Ingomar Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9665
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Kerr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
341 Kittanning Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Marzolf Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 Marzolf Road Ext
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 308 students
Rank: #1616.
Fred L Aiken Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
881 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1717.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
37 Robb Hollow Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 276-7411
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1818.
Mcknight Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 635-4105
Grades: K-5
| 798 students
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 Ralston Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2020.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1524 Hamilton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 854-8618
Grades: K-4
| 348 students
Rank: #2121.
Mcintyre Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Mcintyre Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1622
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #2222.
Dorseyville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #2323.
Peebles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8625 Peebles Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9667
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2424.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #2525.
Ross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
90 Houston Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1542
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #2626.
Ingomar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1521 Ingomar Heights Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #2727.
Mellon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11 Castle Shannon Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #2828.
Dormont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 Annapolis Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6152
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #2929.
Avonworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1320 Roosevelt Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7170
Grades: 3-6
| 612 students
Rank: #3030.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 845 students
Rank: #3131.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #3232.
Highcliff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
156 Peony Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1582
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #3333.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Grades: K-8
| 732 students
Rank: #3434.
O'block Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Center New Texas Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4420
Grades: K-4
| 492 students
Rank: #3535.
Mcclellan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 School Ln
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-2700
Grades: K-2
| 383 students
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Grades: PK-7
| 276 students
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Grades: 8
| 160 students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
1400 Crucible St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
40 Vancouver St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 921-2727
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
1256 Franklin Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
90 Georgia Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4625
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
324 Charles St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2910
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
7061 Lemington Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
810 S 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
328 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
3401 Milwaukee St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
2819 Shadeland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
5251 Holmes St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 320-2393
Grades: 3-12
| 45 students
61 Reed St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 338-3830
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
1802 Jancey St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
7430 Tioga Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
350 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Grades: 9-10
| 1,395 students
310 Mount Pleasant Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
495 Browns Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Options Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
925 Brushton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
3454 Pleasantvue Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7535
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
102 Duff Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Grades: K-4
| 583 students
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How many public elementary schools are located in Pittsburgh?
127 public elementary schools are located in Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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