2024 Best Elementary Schools in the Pittsburgh Area

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Shady Side Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

PITTSBURGH, PA,

PK, K-12,

129 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I'm a middle and high school alum currently evaluating SSA for my own children. SSA was a fantastic experience for me, so I was interested to see how the campus or culture had changed over time. ....

Read 129 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,209,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Winchester Thurston School

Private School,

PITTSBURGH, PA,

PK, K-12,

35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I had a great experience at Winchester Thurston. Everyone—the faculty, the students, the administrators, the custodial and kitchen staff—wanted the best for each and every one of us. It's a place....

Read 35 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 641,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

The Ellis School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

PITTSBURGH, PA,

PK, K-12,

40 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We had an excellent experience at Ellis. You must visit the campus! The teachers and administrators care for our children. My daughter grew throughout her time there. Girls graduate with a strong....

Read 40 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 403,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Bradford Woods Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

North Allegheny School District, PA,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Bradford Woods Elementary School had the absolute best community and teachers. I had an amazing experience and would recommend to anyone..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 369,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Franklin Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

North Allegheny School District, PA,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers at Franklin Elementary are amazing! They are always there for the students and help them with anything they need. It is one of the best public schools in Pennsylvania and the United....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 744,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Best Private K-12 Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Sewickley Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

SEWICKLEY, PA,

PK, K-12,

142 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Sewickley Academy is a warm and welcoming experience. The day begins on any day with parents and children walking, talking, smiling, riding a bike, holding hands, or driving along the lovely lanes of....

Read 142 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 477,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Marshall Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

North Allegheny School District, PA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I can remember being here as a kid and just being amazed at how well everything is set up. This is really a rating of the the MES considering I moved away in 4th grade but the teachers are nice and....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 756,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Ingomar Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

North Allegheny School District, PA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 346,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Eisenhower Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Upper St. Clair School District, PA,

K-4,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Eisenhower Elementary school is the biggest and best elementary school in the USC district. It has no problems across the board when looking at aspects such as academic preparation, teachers,....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 525,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Hosack Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

North Allegheny School District, PA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says It is very good, the specials (art, P.E.,music etc.) cover many different topics. The teachers are very good. It also has many after school activities..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 351,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Baker Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Upper St. Clair School District, PA,

K-4,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 446,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Fairview Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fox Chapel Area School District, PA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Excellent school excellent teachers Seven star overall. I’ve been living here for the last seven years both of my kids going to school here they want the best in the state And award-winning..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 375,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Markham Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 299,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Peebles Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

North Allegheny School District, PA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 401,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Hoover Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 275,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Foster Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 265,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

South Fayette Township Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

South Fayette Township School District, PA,

K-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 722,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Hartwood Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fox Chapel Area School District, PA,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Hartwood is an amazing school. The teachers are so caring and helpful. I love how we are able to play orchestra or band instruments in elementary. I have made many friends at this school. The....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 397,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Jefferson Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We've had children attend multiple schools and Jefferson is by far the best we've experienced. Each teacher has been phenomenal, the administration is top notch, supportive and quick to engage a....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 300,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Washington Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Washington Elementary is impressive. What my son and I first felt was how kind the students and teachers were here. His teachers made an extra effort to make him feel welcomed. The students....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 409,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

O'Hara Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fox Chapel Area School District, PA,

K-5,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says The staff and administration at O'Hara elementary school is second to none. They go above and beyond to support the social, emotional, and academic needs of students. The work they do daily in the....

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 697,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Lincoln Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says There are lots of great things going on all year (so far) and the PRA has more planned. It seems like the principal, teachers and PTA all work together as a team for the students..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 425,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Streams Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Upper St. Clair School District, PA,

K-4,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says There are many events at the school that create opportunities to meet other families in the community..

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 435,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Kerr Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fox Chapel Area School District, PA,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Kerr has excellent teachers and diverse students. There are daily "special classes" including Art, Computers, PE, Music, Spanish, and Library. In 2019-2020 Kerr will have a state-of-the-art new....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 416,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh Area.

Howe Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 358,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,