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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Allegheny County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 269 public schools serving 136,509 students in Allegheny County, PA (there are 190 private schools, serving 25,848 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Allegheny County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%). Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
The top-ranked public schools in Allegheny County, PA are Fairview Elementary School, Bradford Woods Elementary School and Mccormick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegheny County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Allegheny County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Allegheny County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bradford Woods Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41 Forest Road
Bradfordwoods, PA 15015
(724) 935-5081
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2801 Beaver Grade Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Gr: K-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wexford Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
250 Brown Road
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4631
Gr: K-3 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2401 Rochester Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 366-9663
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ohara Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
115 Cabin Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Gr: K-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Streams Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1560 Ashlawn Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: K-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Poff Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2990 Haberlein Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(412) 492-6335
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
110 Woodlet Ln
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8522
Gr: K-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hartwood Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3730 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
165 Crescent Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2152
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Wyland Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2284 Wyland Ave
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6345
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Boyce Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Boyce Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: 5-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Warwick Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: K-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5135 Wexford Run Rd
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-4044
Gr: K-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3811 Bakerstown Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1558
Gr: K-3 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Donaldson Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 Vermont Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 344-2162
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Broadmoor Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2157
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Ingomar Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
602 W Ingomar Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9665
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Edgeworth Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Meadow Ln
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-3605
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2323.
Bon Meade Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1595 Brodhead Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Gr: K-4 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 Middle Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6320
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Ralston Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 344-2147
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2626.
Hosack Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9275 Peebles Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 366-9664
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
Tenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
901 Pennsylvania Ave
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2828.
Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
341 Kittanning Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hance Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5518 Molnar Drive
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 443-1541
Gr: K-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Marzolf Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 Marzolf Road Ext
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Gr: K-3 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3131.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
37 Robb Hollow Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 276-7411
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3232.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
735 Washington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2142
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3333.
Burchfield Primary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Burchfield Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-1200
Gr: K-3 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 635-4105
Gr: K-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Osborne Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1414 Beaver St
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-4003
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Allegheny County, PA include Fairview Elementary School, Bradford Woods Elementary School and Mccormick Elementary School. Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public schools are located in Allegheny County?
268 public schools are located in Allegheny County.
What percentage of students in Allegheny County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Allegheny County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?

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