For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public preschools serving 10,400 students in Pittsburgh, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pittsburgh, PA are Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburgh, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Pittsburgh have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pittsburgh, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
(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
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5799 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #77.
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6502 Lilac St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #88.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Pittsburgh Concord K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1010.
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Stanton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #1111.
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Rockland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1212.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #1313.
Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17 W Cherryhill Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7780
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #1414.
Edgewood El Steam Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
241 Maple Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-2238
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-2238
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1515.
Wilkins El Steam Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
362 Churchill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 824-3231
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 824-3231
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1616.
Kelly Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kelly Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Rank: #1717.
Pittsburgh Weil K-5
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-3840
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-3840
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 39th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1612 Manhattan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3100
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Mifflin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-4350
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-4350
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #2121.
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Davis Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-6600
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #2222.
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Damas St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3000
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: #2323.
Pittsburgh King K-8
(Math: 4% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Montgomery Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4160
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
Rank: #2424.
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rectenwald Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
Rank: #2525.
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
328 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #2626.
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7430 Tioga St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-2305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-2305
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2727.
Pittsburgh Langley K-8
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Sheraden Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 529-2100
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 529-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 463 students
Rank: #2828.
Pittsburgh Miller K-5
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Bedford Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-3830
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-3830
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
5151 Mcannulty Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 714-2020
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 714-2020
Grades: K
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
3799 Chartiers Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 529-6792
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 529-6792
Grades: PK
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Spring Garden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 325-4591
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 325-4591
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Grades: 8
| 160 students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
1400 Crucible St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2800
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
40 Vancouver St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 921-2727
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 921-2727
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
1256 Franklin Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
90 Georgia Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4625
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4625
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
324 Charles St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2910
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2910
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
7061 Lemington Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Lifebridge Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
810 S 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
328 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
3401 Milwaukee St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
2819 Shadeland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
5251 Holmes St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 320-2393
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 320-2393
Grades: 3-12
| 45 students
61 Reed St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 338-3830
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 338-3830
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
1802 Jancey St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
7430 Tioga Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
350 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Grades: 9-10
| 1,395 students
310 Mount Pleasant Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3130
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
495 Browns Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
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
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
3454 Pleasantvue Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7535
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7535
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
102 Duff Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Grades: K-4
| 583 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pittsburgh, PA include Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5.
How many public preschools are located in Pittsburgh?
31 public preschools are located in Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pittsburgh are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pittsburgh include: Pittsburgh Weil K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Miller K-5, Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Center vs. Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
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