For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,032 students in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brookline are Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 and Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
785 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7420
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7420
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA include Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 and Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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