Public schools in Pittsburg, KS
6 open public schools with an address in Pittsburg, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,375
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Kansas median 12.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Pittsburg public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Pittsburg, KS: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,375 students, an average of 563 per school. The largest campus is Pittsburg High (1,033 students), and the largest elementary school is Westside Elem (498).
Every listed school belongs to Pittsburg. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 70% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pittsburg
Elementary schools in Pittsburg
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo E Nettels Elem Pittsburg | KG–05 | 343 | 13.1:1 | |
| Lakeside Elem Pittsburg | KG–05 | 406 | 12.6:1 | |
| Meadowlark Elementary Pittsburg | KG–05 | 403 | 12.5:1 | |
| Westside Elem Pittsburg | PK–05 | 498 | 20.1:1 |
Middle schools in Pittsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Middle School Pittsburg | 06–08 | 692 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in Pittsburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg High Pittsburg | 09–12 | 1,033 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.4%
- Hispanic23.6%
- Black3.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.4%
- Multiracial9.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Pittsburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,375 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pittsburg
How many public schools are in Pittsburg, KS?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Pittsburg: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,375 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pittsburg?
All listed public schools with an address in Pittsburg belong to Pittsburg. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pittsburg, with 1,033 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pittsburg?
No school with an address in Pittsburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pittsburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pittsburg public schools is 12.9:1, similar to the Kansas school median of 12.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pittsburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kansas cities