Schools by Reading Proficiency in Pittsburgh (2025)
Schools ranked by the share of tested students proficient or above in reading/language arts (EDFacts, all students). Listed with official data; 100 schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 193Fairview El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 97.5% · 92%
- 291Markham El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 97.5% · 87%
- 391Upper Saint Clair HSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 96% · 89%
- 488Mt Lebanon SHSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 93% · 90%
- 593Jefferson MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 93% · 75%
- 693Jefferson El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 791Foster El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 889Baker El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 87%
- 992OHara El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 86%
- 1088Hoover El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 1188Eisenhower El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 1287Streams El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 82%
- 1386Lincoln El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 92% · 77%
- 1487Fox Chapel Area HSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 90% · 89%
- 1593Boyce MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 90% · 80%
- 1691Washington El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 88% · 83%
- 1790Fort Couch MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 88% · 71%
- 1891Mellon MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 88% · 69%
- 1992Ross El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 87% · 82%
- 2091Hartwood El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 87% · 82%
- 2188Peebles El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 87% · 82%
- 2287Howe El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 87% · 82%
- 2387Avonworth HSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 87% · 67%
- 2488Ingomar MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 87% · 61%
- 2558Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12Pittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 86% · 63%
- 2676Pleasant Hills MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 85% · 55%
- 2770Reserve Primary SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 84.5% · 54.5%
- 2885McKnight El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 84% · 73%
- 2981West View El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 84% · 67%
- 3087Dorseyville MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 84% · 66%
- 3183North Hills HSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 82% · 79%
- 3289Kerr El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 77%
- 3386McIntyre El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 73%
- 3483Marzolf Primary SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 72%
- 3585Ingomar El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 69%
- 3685Dormont El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 67%
- 3781Abraham Lincoln El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 67%
- 3886Carson MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 82% · 53%
- 3985Highcliff El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 80% · 69%
- 4084Avonworth El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 80% · 68%
- 4178North Hills MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 80% · 53%
- 4279O'Block El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 70%
- 4380Shaler Area HSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 78% · 67%
- 4468Baldwin SHSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 78% · 67%
- 4556Pittsburgh Colfax K-8Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 78% · 62%
- 4676Holiday Park Intermediate SchPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 78% · 58%
- 4775Myrtle Ave SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 62%
- 4858Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12Pittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 77% · 58%
- 4955Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 54%
- 5073Avonworth MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 76% · 51%
- 5174Chartiers Valley Intrmd SchoolPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 75% · 65%
- 5268Plum MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 74% · 45%
- 5363Whitehall El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 73% · 64%
- 5472Keystone Oaks HSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 72% · 82%
- 5583Fred L Aiken El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 72% · 72%
- 5660Pittsburgh Montessori K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 72% · 57%
- 5750J.E. Harrison MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 72% · 40%
- 5855Pittsburgh Allderdice HSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 70% · 63%
- 5973Keystone Oaks MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 70% · 48%
- 6053Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 69% · 46%
- 6151Pittsburgh Brookline K-8Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 68% · 48%
- 6269Moore SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 67% · 62%
- 6359Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 67% · 57%
- 6454Pittsburgh Carrick HSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 67% · 52%
- 6555Crafton El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 67% · 47%
- 6651City CHSPittsburgh · Charter HighReading · math: 67% · 42%
- 6749Bellevue El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 67% · 37%
- 6847Avalon El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 67% · 37%
- 6957Brentwood MSPittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 67% · 31%
- 7046Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 65% · 50%
- 7152Elroy Avenue El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 62% · 47%
- 7248Pittsburgh Fulton K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 62% · 47%
- 7345Pittsburgh Westwood K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 62% · 32%
- 7443Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 62% · 32%
- 7543Penn Hills CS of EntrepreneurshipPittsburgh · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 60% · 30%
- 7658Brentwood SHSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 57% · 52%
- 7750Edgewood El STEAM AcademyPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 57% · 42%
- 7847Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CSPittsburgh · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 57% · 42%
- 7943Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 57% · 37%
- 8039Pittsburgh Concord K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 57% · 35%
- 8142Northgate MSHSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 56% · 35%
- 8234Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 55% · 32%
- 8333Pittsburgh Obama 6-12Pittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 53% · 29%
- 8443Pittsburgh Whittier K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 47%
- 8539Pittsburgh Banksville K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 32%
- 8637Pittsburgh Phillips K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 32%
- 8735Pittsburgh Liberty K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 32%
- 8839Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CSPittsburgh · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 27%
- 8933Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 27%
- 9032Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8Pittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 49% · 24%
- 9132Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8Pittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 47% · 27%
- 9230Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8Pittsburgh · Public MiddleReading · math: 47% · 22%
- 9330Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 47% · 17%
- 9431Penn Hills El SchPittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 46% · 35%
- 9525Penn Hills SHSPittsburgh · Public HighReading · math: 46% · 29%
- 9630Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CSPittsburgh · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 42% · 32%
- 9730Pittsburgh Grandview K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 42% · 27%
- 9828Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 42% · 27%
- 9926Pittsburgh Linden K-5Pittsburgh · Public ElementaryReading · math: 42% · 27%
- 10029Urban Pathways K-5 College CSPittsburgh · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 42% · 12%
| # | School | Sector | Reading · math | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 97.5% · 92% | 93.4 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 2 | Markham El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 97.5% · 87% | 90.7 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 296 |
| 3 | Upper Saint Clair HS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 96% · 89% | 91.2 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,269 |
| 4 | Mt Lebanon SHS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 93% · 90% | 88.4 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 1,772 |
| 5 | Jefferson MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 93% · 75% | 93.1 Top 5% | 75% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 6 | Jefferson El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 87% | 92.5 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 310 |
| 7 | Foster El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 87% | 90.9 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 304 |
| 8 | Baker El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 87% | 88.5 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 9 | OHara El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 86% | 92.4 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 726 |
| 10 | Hoover El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 82% | 88.0 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 285 |
| 11 | Eisenhower El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 82% | 87.7 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 524 |
| 12 | Streams El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 92% · 82% | 86.8 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 468 |
| 13 | Lincoln El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 92% · 77% | 86.0 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 14 | Fox Chapel Area HS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 90% · 89% | 86.9 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,360 |
| 15 | Boyce MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 90% · 80% | 93.2 Top 5% | 80% Math proficiency | 624 |
| 16 | Washington El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 88% · 83% | 91.1 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 416 |
| 17 | Fort Couch MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 88% · 71% | 90.1 Top 5% | 71% Math proficiency | 647 |
| 18 | Mellon MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 88% · 69% | 90.8 Top 5% | 69% Math proficiency | 661 |
| 19 | Ross El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87% · 82% | 92.1 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 20 | Hartwood El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87% · 82% | 90.7 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 386 |
| 21 | Peebles El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87% · 82% | 88.1 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 22 | Howe El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 87% · 82% | 87.4 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 23 | Avonworth HS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 87% · 67% | 87.0 Top 5% | 67% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 24 | Ingomar MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 87% · 61% | 88.3 Top 5% | 61% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 25 | Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Pittsburgh · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 86% · 63% | 58.3 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 840 |
| 26 | Pleasant Hills MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 85% · 55% | 76.2 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 813 |
| 27 | Reserve Primary Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 84.5% · 54.5% | 69.8 Top 25% | 54.5% Math proficiency | 111 |
| 28 | McKnight El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84% · 73% | 84.6 Top 10% | 73% Math proficiency | 875 |
| 29 | West View El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84% · 67% | 80.8 Top 10% | 67% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 30 | Dorseyville MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 84% · 66% | 87.2 Top 5% | 66% Math proficiency | 981 |
| 31 | North Hills HS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82% · 79% | 82.6 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 1,443 |
| 32 | Kerr El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82% · 77% | 88.5 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 33 | McIntyre El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82% · 73% | 85.9 Top 5% | 73% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 34 | Marzolf Primary Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 82% · 72% | 83.4 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 35 | Ingomar El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82% · 69% | 84.9 Top 5% | 69% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 36 | Dormont El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82% · 67% | 85.3 Top 5% | 67% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 37 | Abraham Lincoln El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 82% · 67% | 80.6 Top 10% | 67% Math proficiency | 348 |
| 38 | Carson MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82% · 53% | 85.6 Top 5% | 53% Math proficiency | 652 |
| 39 | Highcliff El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80% · 69% | 85.4 Top 5% | 69% Math proficiency | 519 |
| 40 | Avonworth El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 80% · 68% | 84.4 Top 10% | 68% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 41 | North Hills MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80% · 53% | 77.9 Top 25% | 53% Math proficiency | 1,127 |
| 42 | O'Block El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 78% · 70% | 78.8 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 512 |
| 43 | Shaler Area HS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78% · 67% | 79.9 Top 10% | 67% Math proficiency | 1,160 |
| 44 | Baldwin SHS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 78% · 67% | 68.2 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 1,657 |
| 45 | Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 78% · 62% | 56.2 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 789 |
| 46 | Holiday Park Intermediate Sch Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 78% · 58% | 75.9 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 513 |
| 47 | Myrtle Ave Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 77% · 62% | 74.9 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 312 |
| 48 | Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12 Pittsburgh · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 77% · 58% | 57.6 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 618 |
| 49 | Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77% · 54% | 54.5 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 50 | Avonworth MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 76% · 51% | 72.6 Top 25% | 51% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 51 | Chartiers Valley Intrmd School Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 75% · 65% | 73.7 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 801 |
| 52 | Plum MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 74% · 45% | 68.2 Top 25% | 45% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 53 | Whitehall El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades 1–2 | Public | 73% · 64% | 63.0 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 669 |
| 54 | Keystone Oaks HS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72% · 82% | 72.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 539 |
| 55 | Fred L Aiken El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 72% · 72% | 83.0 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 238 |
| 56 | Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72% · 57% | 59.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 57 | J.E. Harrison MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–7 | Public | 72% · 40% | 50.2 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 716 |
| 58 | Pittsburgh Allderdice HS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70% · 63% | 54.8 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,386 |
| 59 | Keystone Oaks MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 70% · 48% | 72.6 Top 25% | 48% Math proficiency | 442 |
| 60 | Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 69% · 46% | 53.0 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 61 | Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 68% · 48% | 51.1 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 62 | Moore Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67% · 62% | 69.2 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 236 |
| 63 | Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67% · 57% | 58.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 168 |
| 64 | Pittsburgh Carrick HS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67% · 52% | 53.6 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 515 |
| 65 | Crafton El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 67% · 47% | 55.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 291 |
| 66 | City CHS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 67% · 42% | 50.7 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 67 | Bellevue El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 67% · 37% | 48.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 348 |
| 68 | Avalon El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 67% · 37% | 46.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 252 |
| 69 | Brentwood MS Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 67% · 31% | 56.7 Top 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 269 |
| 70 | Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65% · 50% | 46.4 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 71 | Elroy Avenue El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62% · 47% | 51.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 270 |
| 72 | Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62% · 47% | 48.0 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 267 |
| 73 | Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62% · 32% | 44.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 278 |
| 74 | Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 62% · 32% | 43.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 248 |
| 75 | Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 60% · 30% | 43.1 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 76 | Brentwood SHS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 57% · 52% | 58.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 331 |
| 77 | Edgewood El STEAM Academy Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57% · 42% | 49.7 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 78 | Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 57% · 42% | 46.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 297 |
| 79 | Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57% · 37% | 43.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 360 |
| 80 | Pittsburgh Concord K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57% · 35% | 38.8 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 81 | Northgate MSHS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 56% · 35% | 41.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 476 |
| 82 | Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 55% · 32% | 34.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 547 |
| 83 | Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 Pittsburgh · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 53% · 29% | 33.1 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 678 |
| 84 | Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52% · 47% | 42.9 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 139 |
| 85 | Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52% · 32% | 39.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 86 | Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52% · 32% | 37.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 233 |
| 87 | Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52% · 32% | 34.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 206 |
| 88 | Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 52% · 27% | 39.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 89 | Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52% · 27% | 32.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 208 |
| 90 | Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49% · 24% | 31.7 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 91 | Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47% · 27% | 31.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 148 |
| 92 | Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 Pittsburgh · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47% · 22% | 30.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 93 | Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47% · 17% | 29.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 278 |
| 94 | Penn Hills El Sch Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 46% · 35% | 30.8 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,228 |
| 95 | Penn Hills SHS Pittsburgh · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46% · 29% | 24.5 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 1,049 |
| 96 | Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 42% · 32% | 29.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 97 | Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42% · 27% | 30.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 195 |
| 98 | Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42% · 27% | 28.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 186 |
| 99 | Pittsburgh Linden K-5 Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42% · 27% | 26.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 91 |
| 100 | Urban Pathways K-5 College CS Pittsburgh · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 42% · 12% | 29.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 304 |
Fairview El Sch in Pittsburgh leads the 2025 list of schools by reading proficiency in Pittsburgh with Reading · math 97.5% · 92%. Of the 100 schools shown, 94 are public, 6 are charter.
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