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Dormont Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

128^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Dormont Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 357 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Keystone Oaks School District, which is ranked 70 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Dormont Elementary consistently outperforms both the district and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores. In the 2024-2025 school year, 79.6% of Dormont students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 60.3% for the district and 41.7% for the state. Similarly, 75.6% of Dormont students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 67% for the district and 48.5% for the state. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 15-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, and has demonstrated strong performance across different student subgroups.

Dormont Elementary School significantly outperforms nearby schools, such as Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School and Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby Pittsburgh public schools may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, Dormont is located in close proximity to several high-performing elementary schools in the Mt. Lebanon School District, such as Washington Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Howe Elementary, all of which have 5-star ratings and outperform Dormont in academic measures.

380

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,377

Per pupil spending ?

33.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3200 Annapolis Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216-1836

(412) 571-6152

District: Keystone Oaks School District

Students who attend Dormont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Keystone Oaks Middle School
High:	Keystone Oaks High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

9.7%

African American:

6.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (78% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg64%

Pennsylvania avg45%

128^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Keystone Oaks School District

70^th of 606Keystone Oaks School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	89.6	128 of 1511	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	115 of 1526	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	86.3	169 of 1534	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	84.3	218 of 1534	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	78.2	291 of 1433	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	82.7	220 of 1544	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	80.3	273 of 1530	82.2%	★★★★☆
2017	79.8	291 of 1547	81.2%	★★★★☆
2016	68.4	560 of 1554	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.8	413 of 1474	72.0%	★★★★☆
2014	73.5	401 of 1467	72.7%	★★★★☆
2013	70.4	486 of 1519	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.4	332 of 1599	79.2%	★★★★☆
2011	78.0	253 of 1597	84.2%	★★★★☆
2010	75.6	327 of 1579	79.3%	★★★★☆
2009	78.0	251 of 1549	83.8%	★★★★☆
2008	73.8	374 of 1551	75.9%	★★★★☆
2007	72.8	428 of 1555	72.5%	★★★★☆
2006	69.3	490 of 1545	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	79.8	201 of 1299	84.5%	★★★★☆
2004	68.5	462 of 1308	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2003	60.4	605 of 1302	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	93.4	41 of 1466	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	88.7	95 of 1488	93.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.0	178 of 1369	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	83.2	139 of 1432	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	83.1	141 of 1414	90.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	82.0	237 of 1475	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	86.1	150 of 1495	90.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	86.1	131 of 1201	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	90.7	46 of 1229	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	86.4	107 of 1236	91.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)97th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)89th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)84th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math80%+38 vs state

English Language Arts76%+27 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The students are well cared for while being challenged to do their best. The principal literally knows every single child, and what their strengths and challenges are. He genuinely brings joy everyday. School outcomes truly are based on so many things but the way the school invites the whole community to participate and learn along with our children is beyond what I ever thought school could be about. Close Quote

Schools Near Dormont Elementary School

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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 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dormont Elementary School	Public	K-5	3200 Annapolis Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Keystone Oaks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 571-6152	380	35	10.9	33.4%	300 (78.9%)	23 (6.1%)	37 (9.7%)	10 (2.6%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	89.6	128^th of 1511 public elementary schools	91.5%		88.8	115^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.5%	13	86.4	72.9	83.3				79.6	61.3	74.3	88.9				75.6	$23,377	$730	$22,646
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	2 Ralston Pl	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 344-2147	414	28	14.9	20.5%	337 (81.4%)	13 (3.1%)	22 (5.3%)	25 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)	92.3	72^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	95.2%		89.7	101^st of 1526 public elementary schools	93.4%	29	76.7	78.7	77.6				77.7	76.7	82.6	86.6				81.9	$18,327	$53	$18,274
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5	Public	K-5	1001 Carnahan Rd	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7400	322	25	12.6	89.4%	89 (27.6%)	51 (15.8%)	68 (21.1%)	106 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	27.1	1110^th of 1511 public elementary schools	26.5%		26.5	1140^th of 1526 public elementary schools	25.3%	30	47.5	25.0	37.2				36.2	37.5	20.4	27.9				28.3	$28,483	$4,878	$23,605
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	500 Woodbourne Ave	Pittsburgh	15226	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7380	384	30	12.6	106.0%	230 (59.9%)	74 (19.3%)	29 (7.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (12.2%)	36	1015^th of 1511 public elementary schools	32.8%		38.9	1019^th of 1526 public elementary schools	33.2%	4	44.1	30.3	30.5	10.8	36.0	31.4	30.0	51.5	36.4	37.1	50.0	44.0	42.9	43.8	$32,393	$5,548	$26,845
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	735 Washington Rd	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 344-2142	416	34	12.3	23.8%	318 (76.4%)	20 (4.8%)	31 (7.5%)	17 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.2%)	84.5	205^th of 1511 public elementary schools	86.4%		85.4	186^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.8%	19	67.2	78.6	67.6				70.5	62.5	69.7	73.8				69.0	$18,212	$53	$18,159
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	11 Moffett St	Pittsburgh	15243	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2167	310	23	13.4	13.2%	260 (83.9%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.6%)	22 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	96.3	17^th of 1511 public elementary schools	98.9%		88.6	116^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.4%	99	92.8	89.6	82.8				88.3	80.7	87.5	86.2				84.6	$18,327	$53	$18,274
Howe Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Broadmoor Ave	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2157	398	27	14.8	17.1%	318 (79.9%)	15 (3.8%)	10 (2.5%)	24 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.8%)	90	123^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	91.9%		90.9	72^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	95.3%	51	74.3	78.3	76.0				76.1	72.8	83.3	74.0				76.7	$18,316	$53	$18,263
Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	600 Newport Drive	Pittsburgh	15234	Allegheny County	Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 668-2064	297	38	7.8	100.3%	130 (43.8%)	127 (42.8%)	14 (4.7%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	23.6	1154^th of 1511 public elementary schools	23.6%		32.9	1083^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	29.0%	71	30.8	35.3	22.2	15.2	20.0	26.3	25.4	31.6	29.4	34.6	36.4	50.0	42.1	36.2	$26,753	$1,756	$24,996
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	810 Rockland Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7390	360	29	12.4	93.9%	85 (23.6%)	75 (20.8%)	146 (40.6%)	24 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.3%)	30.9	1076^th of 1511 public elementary schools	28.8%		40.1	1006^th of 1526 public elementary schools	34.1%	70	31.9	41.0	29.4				33.6	29.8	41.0	39.2				36.5	$34,394	$5,890	$28,504
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School	Public	3-5	2030 Swallow Hill Rd	Pittsburgh	15220	Allegheny County	Chartiers Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 429-2233	801	50	15.9	39.5%	590 (73.7%)	25 (3.1%)	23 (2.9%)	105 (13.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.1%)	67.5	518^th of 1511 public elementary schools	65.7%		64.6	597^th of 1526 public elementary schools	60.9%	79	71.3	55.5	65.0				63.9	54.0	48.4	51.7				51.3	$21,638	$404	$21,234

Frequently Asked Questions about Dormont Elementary School

How many students attend Dormont Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 380 students attended Dormont Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Dormont Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dormont Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Keystone Oaks Middle School
High : Keystone Oaks High School

What district is Dormont Elementary School in?

Keystone Oaks School District

What is the racial makeup of Dormont Elementary School?

Students at Dormont Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Dormont Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Dormont Elementary School ranks in the top 8.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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