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Pittsburgh School District


At a glance
450thof 606 Pennsylvania districts▲ 16
Better than 25% of Pennsylvania districts
341 S Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3552
·(412) 529-3500·All Pennsylvania district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 25.7% of districts
56
Schools
19,211
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedPittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-1236th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools
Biggest riser
Pittsburgh Linden K-5 up 299 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Pittsburgh Conroy 5.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
2★
1★
0★
7 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Pittsburgh School District consists of 56 schools, including 36 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 4 alternative schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is consistently ranked among the top schools in Pennsylvania, with high proficiency rates on state assessments and a strong 87.9% four-year graduation rate. Similarly, Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12 is ranked 36th out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools, with exceptional results on Keystone Exams. At the elementary level, Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 and Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 are standout performers, with high proficiency rates in both Math and English Language Arts.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district. While some schools excel, many others struggle to meet state standards, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. This suggests that addressing the underlying factors, such as socioeconomic challenges, and implementing successful models from the top-performing schools could be key strategies for improving outcomes across the Pittsburgh School District.

Ranking:
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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.

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