2023 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 377,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 488,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

Hoover Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 275,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 903,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

Peebles Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

North Allegheny School District, PA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 419,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 397,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

Markham Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

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

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 305,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

Foster Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 252,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 373,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

Baker Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Upper St. Clair School District, PA,

K-4,

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

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 433,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 671,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

South Fayette Township Elementary School

South Fayette Township School District, PA,

K-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 723,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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,....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 525,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

Jefferson Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

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

Featured Review: Parent says We recently moved to the district and Jefferson Elementary couldn't have done more to make our family feel welcome. The principal met with our kids before school even started and gave us all a...Their buddy-system for new students gave each of my kids a friend before school even started, so the kids were excited for their first day of school and had someone to show them around and sit with. ....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 283,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 373,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 399,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 392,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 413,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

Howe Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mt. Lebanon School District, PA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 350,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

Poff Elementary School

Hampton Township School District, PA,

K-5,

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

Featured Review: Niche User says We moved in 2014, specifically to Hampton, to make sure our children would have the opportunity to attend HTSD. Poff Elementary has been an amazing experience for our son with a perfectly balanced....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 306,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

McKnight Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

North Allegheny School District, PA,

K-5,

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

Featured Review: Parent says My kid goes to 1st grade in McKnight. The academic is excellent. The teachers are very responsible. The home room teacher sends emails to parents weekly to update the content and student activities,....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 772,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

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: 467,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

Ingomar Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

North Allegheny School District, PA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 444,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#24 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

Wyland Elementary School

Hampton Township School District, PA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 353,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Allegheny County.

South Fayette Intermediate School

South Fayette Township School District, PA,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 794,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,