Highcliff El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15229 · North Hills SD
#174 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#2256 of 50,301 nationally
About Highcliff El Sch
Highcliff El Sch is a public elementary located in Pittsburgh, in the North Hills SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 519 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 174th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 519.
There are 143 schools in Pittsburgh; Highcliff El Sch ranks 29th of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highcliff El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highcliff El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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446 students · 2.0 km away
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446 students · 2.1 km away
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476 students · 2.1 km away
North Hills HS
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1,443 students · 2.6 km away
North Hills MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,127 students · 2.6 km away
Avalon El Sch
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252 students · 2.8 km away
Bellevue El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
348 students · 3.4 km away
Avonworth Primary Center
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–2
423 students · 3.6 km away
Avonworth El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
478 students · 3.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highcliff El Sch a good school?
Highcliff El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 85.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #174 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highcliff El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Highcliff El Sch ranks #174 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #2256 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highcliff El Sch?
Highcliff El Sch had 519 students in 2025.
Is Highcliff El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Highcliff El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highcliff El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highcliff El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.