For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 419 students in the neighborhood of Universal, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top ranked public school in Universal is Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Universal, Pittsburgh, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Universal, Pittsburgh, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Universal, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Universal, Pittsburgh, PA include Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Universal, Pittsburgh?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Universal, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Universal, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Universal, Pittsburgh public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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