For the 2025 school year, there are 88 public middle schools serving 43,646 students in Allegheny County, PA. The top ranked public middle schools in Allegheny County, PA are Fort Couch Middle School, Dorseyville Middle School and Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegheny County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Allegheny County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Allegheny County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Couch Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Fort Couch Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: 7-8 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Dorseyville Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5145 Wexford Run Rd
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 934-6060
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 934-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Quaker Valley Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
618 Harbaugh Street
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-5079
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-5079
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Mellon Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Castle Shannon Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Ingomar Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1521 Ingomar Heights Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Hampton Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4589 School Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6356
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6356
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
West Allegheny Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 W Allegheny Rd
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-8979
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-8979
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Gr: K-8 | 741 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Pine-richland Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Logan Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-3111
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-3111
Gr: 7-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Avonworth Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
256 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Gr: 7-8 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
David E Williams Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Gawaldo Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Gr: 5-8 | 927 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
(Math: 52% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 826 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Pleasant Hills Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
North Hills Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1452
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1452
Gr: 6-8 | 1,075 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Moon Area Upper Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
904 Beaver Grade Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Gr: 7-8 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1919.
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Alger St
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2807 Bethel Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8677
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8677
Gr: 7-8 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2222.
Keystone Oaks Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 Kelton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6146
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6146
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Elizabeth Forward Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2335
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2335
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Deer Lakes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 East Union Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5310
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2525.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Stewart Rd
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
Gr: 5-8 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2626.
Riverview Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Hulton Rd
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Gr: K-12 | 1,029 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Plum Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Presque Isle Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2929.
Shaler Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1810 Mt Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Gr: 7-8 | 581 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3030.
Spectrum Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4369 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3131.
Springdale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Butler Rd
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3232.
Baldwin Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4653 Clairton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,019 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3333.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3434.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Gateway Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4450 Old William Penn Hwy
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-5780
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-5780
Gr: 5-8 | 1,013 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Allegheny County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
170 Shafer Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Gr: K-4 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 38%
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Gr: K-5 | 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Minority enrollment: 97%
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 27%
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Gr: PK-7 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Gr: 9-12
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Gr: K-3
1601 Beaver Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Gr: K-4 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
50 Thoms Run Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2223
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2223
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 90%
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 94%
430 Colfax St
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Gr: 4-6 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Gr: 8 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Gr: 7-9 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students
Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Gr: 5-6 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
0 Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
300 Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 91%
515 Camp Hollow Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1150 Jacks Run Rd
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 90%
207 Third Street
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
531 Jones Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Gr: PK-2 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
5785 Saltsburg Rd
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Gr: K-3 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1 Forest Grove Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Gr: K-2 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
800 Russellwood Ave
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: K | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
502 Longvue Drive
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Gr: K-2 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: K | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Allegheny County, PA include Fort Couch Middle School, Dorseyville Middle School and Marshall Middle School. Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public middle schools are located in Allegheny County?
88 public middle schools are located in Allegheny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Allegheny County include: Marshall Middle School vs. Ingomar Middle School, Ingomar Middle School vs. Marshall Middle School, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 vs. Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
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