Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh School District


Summary:

The Pittsburgh School District contains 36 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with the majority being traditional elementary schools (K-5). The schools in this district display a wide range of academic performance, with a few standout institutions alongside many struggling schools.

The top-performing schools in the district include Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, which ranks among the top 146 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating, as well as Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 and Pittsburgh Colfax K-8, which both rank in the top 366 and 256 respectively and have 4-star ratings. These schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better in math and over 60% in English Language Arts.

In contrast, many schools in the district struggle, with the average school performance falling well below state averages in both math and English Language Arts. There are significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing ones, which appear to be correlated with the schools' poverty levels as indicated by their high free/reduced lunch rates. Addressing these disparities and implementing district-wide improvement initiatives will be crucial for enhancing educational outcomes across the Pittsburgh School District.

District Detail

 341 S Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3552

 (412) 529-3500

SchoolDigger Rank:
450th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 19,211

Primary Schools: 34
Middle Schools: 7
High Schools: 9
Alternative Schools: 4
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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.





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