For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,125 students in the neighborhood of Penn Ridge, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Penn Ridge is Penn Hills Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Penn Ridge, Pittsburgh, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Penn Ridge, Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Hills Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Collins Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Penn Ridge, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Penn Ridge, Pittsburgh, PA include Penn Hills Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Penn Ridge, Pittsburgh?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Penn Ridge, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Penn Ridge, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Penn Ridge, Pittsburgh public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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