Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217 · Pittsburgh SD
#878 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#20855 of 50,301 nationally
About Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is a public elementary located in Pittsburgh, in the Pittsburgh SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 789 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 878th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 789.
There are 143 schools in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 ranks 64th of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
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 Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
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1,386 students · 510 m away
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
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296 students · 1.4 km away
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
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91 students · 1.4 km away
Environmental CS at Frick Park
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1,073 students · 1.6 km away
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
183 students · 1.7 km away
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
Swissvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students · 2.1 km away
Kelly Primary Sch
Wilkinsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
276 students · 2.3 km away
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students · 2.6 km away
Edgewood El STEAM Academy
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students · 2.7 km away
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
206 students · 2.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 a good school?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 has a Success Index (US) of 56.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #878 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 Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 ranks #878 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #20855 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Colfax K-8?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 had 789 students in 2025.
Is Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 a elementary school or a high school?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pittsburgh Colfax K-8?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pittsburgh Colfax K-8; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.