Pittsburgh School District

341 S Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3552
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pittsburgh School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 49 public elementary schools serving 15,791 students in Pittsburgh School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
56 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
19,211 Students
1,107,128 Students
# Teachers
1,588 Teachers
83,501 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pittsburgh School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#491 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
38%
42%
55%
42%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
16%
% Black
49%
15%
% White
29%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,302 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,343 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$697 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$717 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,302
$23,724
Spending / Student
$37,343
$23,146

Best Pittsburgh School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
(Math: 52% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Alger St
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Gr: 6-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5799 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Pittsburgh Westwood K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
508 Shadyhill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 529-6570
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Pittsburgh Concord K-5
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6502 Lilac St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Rockland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
785 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7420
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Sarah St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 529-5190
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Stanton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1018 Peralta St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 529-8800
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Meridan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 529-8211
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Carnahan Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7400
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Pittsburgh Grandview K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
845 Mclain St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-6605
Gr: K-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Gr: 6-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Filbert St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 529-8450
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17 W Cherryhill Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7780
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
725 S Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3996
Gr: K-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 39th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3030.
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1463 Chartiers Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 529-3110
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3131.
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Mifflin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-4350
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3232.
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4115
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3333.
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
595 Crane Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-8130
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3434.
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
328 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 56 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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