Elementary Schools in North Hills School District

Summary:

The North Hills School District in Pennsylvania is home to four exceptional elementary schools: McIntyre Elementary School, Highcliff Elementary School, Ross Elementary School, and West View Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through sixth grade and have consistently demonstrated strong academic performance.

Among the standout schools in the district, Ross Elementary School emerges as the top performer. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Ross Elementary ranks 88th out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools and boasts the highest proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science across all grade levels. The school's exceptional academic results significantly outpace the district and state averages, showcasing its commitment to student success.

While the North Hills School District as a whole demonstrates a strong educational system, with all four elementary schools ranking in the top 435 schools in Pennsylvania and receiving 4- or 5-star ratings, there are some variations in performance and resources across the schools. The differences in academic proficiency and per-student spending between Ross Elementary and the other schools in the district may raise questions about equity and the distribution of resources within the district. Nevertheless, the overall high-quality education provided by the North Hills School District is a testament to its commitment to excellence in education.

District Detail

135 6th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15229-1291

(412) 318-1000

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 4,627

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McIntyre Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 McIntyre Rd	Pittsburgh	15237	Allegheny County	North Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 318-1622	594	44	13.4	25.8%	392 (66.0%)	16 (2.7%)	63 (10.6%)	92 (15.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (4.7%)	77.1	336^th of 1511 public elementary schools	77.8%		77.9	332^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	78.2%	4	64.7	65.3	65.0	65.0	61.2	63.3	63.7	62.7	$15,913	$315	$15,598
West View Elementary School	Public	K-5	47 Chalfonte Ave	Pittsburgh	15229	Allegheny County	North Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 318-1502	446	33	13.6	37.2%	347 (77.8%)	25 (5.6%)	20 (4.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.0%)	78.3	313^th of 1511 public elementary schools	79.3%		78.4	321^st of 1526 public elementary schools	79.0%	8	52.0	74.7	64.4	63.8	60.6	83.5	62.8	69.6	$19,616	$986	$18,630
Ross Elementary School	Public	K-5	90 Houston Rd	Pittsburgh	15237	Allegheny County	North Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 318-1542	498	44	11.3	25.1%	432 (86.7%)	14 (2.8%)	11 (2.2%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	91.5	88^th of 1511 public elementary schools	94.2%		88.6	119^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.2%	31	78.4	74.6	83.5	79.0	73.9	76.3	81.0	77.3	$18,712	$441	$18,271
Highcliff Elementary School	Public	K-5	156 Peony Ave	Pittsburgh	15229	Allegheny County	North Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 318-1582	519	44	11.6	31.6%	430 (82.9%)	19 (3.7%)	27 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.1%)	80.2	278^th of 1511 public elementary schools	81.6%		75	395^th of 1526 public elementary schools	74.1%	117	55.3	80.7	64.9	66.5	63.9	74.7	64.5	67.4	$12,136	$846	$11,290

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North Allegheny School District	1.15 mi	11	8^th
Shaler Area School District	1.32 mi	7
Hampton Township School District	1.6 mi	5	6^th
A W Beattie Career Center	2.06 mi	1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.