For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,245 students in Pittsburg, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 65 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Pittsburg, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pittsburg, TX are Pittsburg Intermediate School, Pittsburg J High School and Pittsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pittsburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pittsburg, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburg Intermediate School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Lafeyette
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 855-3395
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 855-3395
Gr: 5-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburg J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
313 Broach St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6432
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6432
Gr: 7-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburg High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Texas St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-3646
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-3646
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fulton St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6472
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6472
Gr: 2-4 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
405 Broach St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6482
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6482
Gr: PK-1 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pittsburg, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Pittsburg, TX include Pittsburg Intermediate School, Pittsburg J High School and Pittsburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Pittsburg?
5 public schools are located in Pittsburg.
What percentage of students in Pittsburg go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Pittsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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