Public schools in McKeesport, PA
10 open public schools with an address in McKeesport, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,337
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of McKeesport public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in McKeesport, PA: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,337 students, an average of 434 per school. The largest campus is McKeesport Area SHS (966 students), and the largest elementary school is Francis McClure El Sch (668).
McKeesport Area SD operates the most schools here (4), and 3 regular districts have at least one McKeesport campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 12.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13:1. 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving McKeesport
McKeesport Area SD
Public school district
4 schools in McKeesport
Elizabeth Forward SD
Public school district
2 schools in McKeesport · 6 total
South Allegheny SD
Public school district
2 schools in McKeesport · 3 total
McKeesport Area Technology Center
Specialized public school district
1 school in McKeesport
Propel CS-McKeesport
Independent charter agency
1 school in McKeesport
Elementary schools in McKeesport
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis McClure El Sch McKeesport Area SD | KG–05 | 668 | 12.8:1 | |
| Greenock El Sch Elizabeth Forward SD | KG–02 | 173 | 11.3:1 | |
| Mt Vernon El Sch Elizabeth Forward SD | 03–05 | 194 | 12.6:1 | |
| Propel CS-McKeesport Propel CS-McKeesport · Charter | KG–08 | 302 | 11.8:1 | |
| Twin Rivers El Sch McKeesport Area SD | KG–05 | 607 | 10.9:1 |
Middle schools in McKeesport
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Hall Middle Sch McKeesport Area SD | 06–08 | 642 | 10.1:1 | |
| South Allegheny MS South Allegheny SD | 06–08 | 321 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in McKeesport
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKeesport Area SHS McKeesport Area SD | 09–12 | 966 | 17.1:1 | |
| McKeesport Area Technology Center McKeesport Area Technology Center · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| South Allegheny HS South Allegheny SD | 09–12 | 464 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.9%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black40.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 McKeesport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,337 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in McKeesport
How many public schools are in McKeesport, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in McKeesport: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 4,337 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve McKeesport?
Schools with an address in McKeesport belong to 5 education agencies, led by McKeesport Area SD (4 schools), Elizabeth Forward SD (2 schools), South Allegheny SD (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in McKeesport?
McKeesport Area SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in McKeesport, with 966 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in McKeesport?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in McKeesport are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Propel CS-McKeesport. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in McKeesport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across McKeesport public schools is 12.2:1, lower than the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in McKeesport 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.
Nearby Pennsylvania cities
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 Pennsylvania cities