For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,543 students in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Squirrel Hill South are Pittsburgh Colfax K-8, Pittsburgh Allderdice High School and Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2409 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6502 Lilac St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA include Pittsburgh Colfax K-8, Pittsburgh Allderdice High School and Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh public schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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