Public schools in Pittsburgh, PA
146 open public schools with an address in Pittsburgh, operated by 38 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
146
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
68,826
146 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
19
25 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Pittsburgh public schools
The federal directory lists 146 public schools in Pittsburgh, PA: 87 elementary, 24 middle, 25 high, 10 combined or other. The 146 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 68,826 students, an average of 471 per school. The largest campus is Mt Lebanon SHS (1,772 students), and the largest elementary school is Penn Hills El Sch (1,228).
Pittsburgh SD operates the most schools here (56), and 19 regular districts have at least one Pittsburgh campus, plus 19 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 12.5:1, similar to 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 19 charter schools, 25 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 30 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 22 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 20 of 30 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh SD
Public school district
56 schools in Pittsburgh
Mt Lebanon SD
Public school district
10 schools in Pittsburgh
Fox Chapel Area SD
Public school district
6 schools in Pittsburgh
North Hills SD
Public school district
6 schools in Pittsburgh
Upper St. Clair SD
Public school district
6 schools in Pittsburgh
Baldwin-Whitehall SD
Public school district
5 schools in Pittsburgh
Keystone Oaks SD
Public school district
5 schools in Pittsburgh
North Allegheny SD
Public school district
5 schools in Pittsburgh · 11 total
Avonworth SD
Public school district
4 schools in Pittsburgh
Brentwood Borough SD
Public school district
4 schools in Pittsburgh
Northgate SD
Public school district
3 schools in Pittsburgh
Penn Hills SD
Public school district
3 schools in Pittsburgh
Plum Borough SD
Public school district
3 schools in Pittsburgh · 5 total
Shaler Area SD
Public school district
3 schools in Pittsburgh · 7 total
Woodland Hills SD
Public school district
3 schools in Pittsburgh · 5 total
West Jefferson Hills SD
Public school district
2 schools in Pittsburgh · 5 total
Bethel Park SD
Public school district
1 school in Pittsburgh · 8 total
Carlynton SD
Public school district
1 school in Pittsburgh · 3 total
Catalyst Academy CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Chartiers Valley SD
Public school district
1 school in Pittsburgh · 4 total
City CHS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Environmental CS at Frick Park
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Life Male STEAM Academy CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Manchester Academic CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Passport Academy CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Propel CS-Braddock Hills
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Propel CS-Hazelwood
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Propel CS-Montour
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Propel CS-Northside
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Propel CS-Pitcairn
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Provident CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
The New Academy CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Urban Pathways 6-12 CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Urban Pathways K-5 College CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pittsburgh
Elementary schools in Pittsburgh
87| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln El Sch Bethel Park SD | KG–04 | 348 | 15.2:1 | |
| Avalon El Sch Northgate SD | KG–06 | 252 | 10:1 | |
| Avonworth El Sch Avonworth SD | 03–05 | 478 | 13.5:1 | |
| Avonworth Primary Center Avonworth SD | KG–02 | 423 | 13.2:1 | |
| Baker El Sch Upper St. Clair SD | KG–04 | 471 | 15.8:1 | |
| Bellevue El Sch Northgate SD | PK–06 | 348 | 12.2:1 | |
| Catalyst Academy CS Catalyst Academy CS · Charter | KG–06 | 315 | 12.1:1 | |
| Chartiers Valley Intrmd School Chartiers Valley SD | 03–05 | 801 | 15.9:1 | |
| Crafton El Sch Carlynton SD | KG–06 | 291 | 10.4:1 | |
| Dormont El Sch Keystone Oaks SD | KG–05 | 380 | 10.9:1 | |
| Edgewood El STEAM Academy Woodland Hills SD | PK–05 | 516 | 12.7:1 | |
| Eisenhower El Sch Upper St. Clair SD | KG–04 | 524 | 15.5:1 | |
| Elroy Avenue El Sch Brentwood Borough SD | KG–05 | 270 | 13:1 | |
| Fairview El Sch Fox Chapel Area SD | KG–05 | 387 | 13.8:1 | |
| Foster El Sch Mt Lebanon SD | KG–05 | 304 | 14.4:1 | |
| Fred L Aiken El Sch Keystone Oaks SD | KG–05 | 238 | 10.8:1 | |
| Hartwood El Sch Fox Chapel Area SD | KG–05 | 386 | 11.2:1 | |
| Highcliff El Sch North Hills SD | KG–05 | 519 | 11.7:1 | |
| Hoover El Sch Mt Lebanon SD | KG–05 | 285 | 14.7:1 | |
| Howe El Sch Mt Lebanon SD | KG–05 | 398 | 14.9:1 | |
| Ingomar El Sch North Allegheny SD | KG–05 | 344 | 14.9:1 | |
| Jefferson El Sch Mt Lebanon SD | KG–05 | 310 | 13.4:1 | |
| Kerr El Sch Fox Chapel Area SD | KG–05 | 426 | 10.4:1 | |
| Lincoln El Sch Mt Lebanon SD | KG–05 | 414 | 14.9:1 | |
| Manchester Academic CS Manchester Academic CS · Charter | KG–08 | 384 | 12.4:1 | |
| Markham El Sch Mt Lebanon SD | KG–05 | 296 | 14.1:1 | |
| Marzolf Primary Sch Shaler Area SD | KG–03 | 337 | 12.8:1 | |
| McAnnulty El Sch Baldwin-Whitehall SD | PK–KG | 354 | 14.4:1 | |
| McClellan El Sch West Jefferson Hills SD | KG–02 | 367 | 13.9:1 | |
| McIntyre El Sch North Hills SD | KG–05 | 594 | 13.4:1 | |
| McKnight El Sch North Allegheny SD · Magnet | KG–05 | 875 | 15.5:1 | |
| Moore Sch Brentwood Borough SD | KG–05 | 236 | 12.1:1 | |
| Myrtle Ave Sch Keystone Oaks SD | KG–05 | 312 | 10.1:1 | |
| O'Block El Sch Plum Borough SD | KG–04 | 512 | 14.5:1 | |
| OHara El Sch Fox Chapel Area SD | KG–05 | 726 | 13.4:1 | |
| Peebles El Sch North Allegheny SD | KG–05 | 400 | 15.4:1 | |
| Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship · Charter | KG–08 | 527 | 11.5:1 | |
| Penn Hills El Sch Penn Hills SD | KG–05 | 1,228 | 14:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | PK–05 | 572 | 14.9:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 385 | 10.4:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 331 | 11.1:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 Pittsburgh SD | KG–05 | 322 | 12.7:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 360 | 12.5:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 384 | 12.6:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | PK–08 | 547 | 14.4:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 Pittsburgh SD | KG–08 | 789 | 18.1:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Concord K-5 Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 430 | 12.7:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | PK–05 | 454 | 16.1:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Faison K-5 Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 480 | 12.7:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | PK–05 | 267 | 12:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 Pittsburgh SD | KG–05 | 195 | 10.9:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 396 | 13:1 | |
| Pittsburgh King K-8 Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 368 | 14.1:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Langley K-8 Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 418 | 9.6:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | KG–05 | 206 | 11.8:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 186 | 10.4:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Linden K-5 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | KG–05 | 91 | 6.6:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 159 | 9.8:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 256 | 10.2:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Miller K-5 Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 218 | 11.3:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 296 | 11.1:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | PK–05 | 332 | 14.8:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 486 | 13.5:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | KG–05 | 233 | 13.3:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5 Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 278 | 14.1:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 126 | 9.8:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8 Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 248 | 11.6:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Weil K-5 Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 178 | 11.1:1 | |
| Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 Pittsburgh SD | KG–05 | 168 | 10.4:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 Pittsburgh SD | KG–05 | 278 | 11.3:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 Pittsburgh SD | KG–05 | 139 | 11.3:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | KG–05 | 208 | 12:1 | |
| Propel CS-Hazelwood Propel CS-Hazelwood · Charter | KG–08 | 230 | 11:1 | |
| Propel CS-Northside Propel CS-Northside · Charter | KG–08 | 316 | 11.7:1 | |
| Propel CS-Pitcairn Propel CS-Pitcairn · Charter | KG–08 | 182 | 10.6:1 | |
| R.A. Lutz El Sch Baldwin-Whitehall SD | 03–05 | 1,060 | 20.6:1 | |
| Reserve Primary Sch Shaler Area SD | KG–03 | 111 | 10.4:1 | |
| Ross El Sch North Hills SD | KG–05 | 498 | 11.3:1 | |
| Streams El Sch Upper St. Clair SD · Magnet | KG–04 | 468 | 16.5:1 | |
| Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS · Charter | KG–05 | 344 | 13.2:1 | |
| Urban Pathways K-5 College CS Urban Pathways K-5 College CS · Charter | KG–05 | 304 | 10.1:1 | |
| Washington El Sch Mt Lebanon SD | KG–05 | 416 | 12.4:1 | |
| West View El Sch North Hills SD | KG–05 | 446 | 13.6:1 | |
| Whitehall El Sch Baldwin-Whitehall SD | 01–02 | 669 | 20.6:1 | |
| Wilkins El STEAM Academy Woodland Hills SD | PK–05 | 447 | 10.2:1 | |
| Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS · Charter | PK–08 | 316 | 9.4:1 | |
| Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS · Charter | KG–08 | 297 | 7.8:1 |
Middle schools in Pittsburgh
24| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonworth MS Avonworth SD | 06–08 | 446 | 21:1 | |
| Boyce MS Upper St. Clair SD · Magnet | 05–06 | 624 | 12.7:1 | |
| Brentwood MS Brentwood Borough SD | 06–08 | 269 | 11.7:1 | |
| Carson MS North Allegheny SD · Magnet | 06–08 | 652 | 11.3:1 | |
| Dorseyville MS Fox Chapel Area SD | 06–08 | 981 | 12.8:1 | |
| Fort Couch MS Upper St. Clair SD | 07–08 | 647 | 13.3:1 | |
| Holiday Park Intermediate Sch Plum Borough SD | 05–06 | 513 | 15.9:1 | |
| Ingomar MS North Allegheny SD | 06–08 | 514 | 12.6:1 | |
| J.E. Harrison MS Baldwin-Whitehall SD | 06–08 | 716 | 13.7:1 | |
| Jefferson MS Mt Lebanon SD | 06–08 | 621 | 11.4:1 | |
| Keystone Oaks MS Keystone Oaks SD | 06–08 | 442 | 11.8:1 | |
| Linton MS Penn Hills SD | 06–08 | 626 | 12.3:1 | |
| Mellon MS Mt Lebanon SD | 06–08 | 661 | 12.4:1 | |
| North Hills MS North Hills SD | 06–08 | 1,127 | 14.5:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 06–08 | 179 | 11.2:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Pittsburgh SD | 06–08 | 148 | 9:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 06–08 | 245 | 9:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 06–08 | 260 | 12.4:1 | |
| Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 Pittsburgh SD | 06–08 | 242 | 12:1 | |
| Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 Pittsburgh SD | 06–08 | 387 | 13.1:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 06–08 | 183 | 10.6:1 | |
| Pleasant Hills MS West Jefferson Hills SD | 06–08 | 813 | 16.8:1 | |
| Plum MS Plum Borough SD | 07–08 | 550 | 16.6:1 | |
| Provident CS Provident CS · Charter | 02–08 | 306 | 4.9:1 |
High schools in Pittsburgh
25| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonworth HS Avonworth SD | 09–12 | 579 | 10.9:1 | |
| Baldwin SHS Baldwin-Whitehall SD | 09–12 | 1,657 | 14:1 | |
| Brentwood SHS Brentwood Borough SD | 09–12 | 331 | 11.2:1 | |
| City CHS City CHS · Charter | 09–12 | 594 | 12.8:1 | |
| Fox Chapel Area HS Fox Chapel Area SD | 09–12 | 1,360 | 14.5:1 | |
| Keystone Oaks HS Keystone Oaks SD | 09–12 | 539 | 12.9:1 | |
| Mt Lebanon SHS Mt Lebanon SD | 09–12 | 1,772 | 14.7:1 | |
| North Hills HS North Hills SD | 09–12 | 1,443 | 13.7:1 | |
| Northgate MSHS Northgate SD | 07–12 | 476 | 12.3:1 | |
| Passport Academy CS Passport Academy CS · Charter | 09–12 | 146 | 16.2:1 | |
| Penn Hills SHS Penn Hills SD | 09–12 | 1,049 | 18.7:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Allderdice HS Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,386 | 15.8:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Brashear HS Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 09–12 | 897 | 11:1 | |
| Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 06–12 | 840 | 16.3:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Carrick HS Pittsburgh SD | 09–12 | 515 | 10.5:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 06–12 | 281 | 8.9:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 06–12 | 678 | 13.9:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Perry HS Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 09–12 | 430 | 10.4:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12 Pittsburgh SD · Magnet | 06–12 | 618 | 13.9:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Westinghouse Pittsburgh SD | 06–12 | 573 | 10.2:1 | |
| Shaler Area HS Shaler Area SD | 09–12 | 1,160 | 11.5:1 | |
| The New Academy CS The New Academy CS · Charter | 08–12 | 80 | 7.3:1 | |
| Upper Saint Clair HS Upper St. Clair SD · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,269 | 13.3:1 | |
| Urban Pathways 6-12 CS Urban Pathways 6-12 CS · Charter | 06–12 | 325 | 10.3:1 | |
| Woodland Hills HS Woodland Hills SD | 09–12 | 1,006 | 14.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pittsburgh
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David B. Oliver Citywide Academy Pittsburgh SD · Special Education School | 03–12 | 48 | 3:1 | |
| Environmental CS at Frick Park Environmental CS at Frick Park · Charter | KG–12 | 1,073 | 11.1:1 | |
| Life Male STEAM Academy CS Life Male STEAM Academy CS · Charter | 06–11 | 101 | 6.7:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Chartiers Early Childhood Ctr Pittsburgh SD | PK–PK | 140 | 10.8:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Conroy Pittsburgh SD · Special Education School | KG–12 | 192 | 5.7:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Online Academy Pittsburgh SD | 04–12 | 77 | 51.3:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Pioneer Pittsburgh SD · Special Education School | KG–12 | 56 | 4.4:1 | |
| Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Ctr Pittsburgh SD | PK–PK | 52 | 13:1 | |
| Propel CS-Braddock Hills Propel CS-Braddock Hills · Charter | KG–12 | 673 | 11:1 | |
| Propel CS-Montour Propel CS-Montour · Charter | KG–12 | 794 | 12.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.2%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black27.9%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 146 Pittsburgh schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (68,826 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pittsburgh
How many public schools are in Pittsburgh, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 146 open public schools with a location address in Pittsburgh: 87 elementary, 24 middle, 25 high, 10 combined or other. Together they reported 68,826 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pittsburgh?
Schools with an address in Pittsburgh belong to 38 education agencies, led by Pittsburgh SD (56 schools), Mt Lebanon SD (10 schools), Fox Chapel Area SD (6 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pittsburgh?
Mt Lebanon SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pittsburgh, with 1,772 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pittsburgh?
Yes. 19 of the 146 public schools in Pittsburgh are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Catalyst Academy CS, City CHS, Environmental CS at Frick Park. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pittsburgh schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pittsburgh public schools is 12.5:1, similar to 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pennsylvania cities