Pittsburgh: Schools & Education
Education in Pittsburgh: 145 public schools. Baldwin Shs is the largest at 2,086 students (grades 7-12). Total enrollment: 75,082 students.
- ~1,966 residents per school (vs Pennsylvania ~185).
K-12 Schools
155 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,966 residents per school. 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (50)
NORTHSIDE CATHOLIC ASSUMPTION ACADEMY
MOTHER OF MERCY ACADEMY
AVE MARIA ACADEMY - BETHEL CAMPUS
SETON LASALLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE CAMPUS LABORATORY SCHOOL OF CARLOW UNIVERSITY
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
BISHOP CANEVIN HIGH SCHOOL
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
AVE MARIA ACADEMY-MT LEBANON CAMPUS
ST BEDE SCHOOL
MOTHER OF MERCY ACADEMY
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST BENEDICT THE MOOR SCHOOL
FALK LABORATORY SCHOOL
WESLEY HIGH SCHOOL
HILLEL ACADEMY PITTSBURGH
SHADY SIDE ACADEMY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
ST EDMUND'S ACADEMY
ELLIS SCHOOL
COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
PITTSBURGH NEW CHURCH SCHOOL
THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
SHADY SIDE ACADEMY
TOLATR ACADEMY
PITTSBURGH URBAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
THE DAY SCHOOL AT CHILDRENS INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH
PACE SCHOOL
NEW OUTLOOK ACADEMY
PRESSLEY RIDGE DAY SCHOOL - PITTSBURGH
+ 20 more
Schools (155)
+ 125 more
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 6 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Avonworth SD, Baldwin-Whitehall SD, Bethel Park SD, Brentwood Borough SD, Carlynton SD |
| School Districts · Total count | 38 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 145 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 69,157 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 5,410 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.80 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 19 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 38,985 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 56.4% |
| Schools Count | 145 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (24)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Community College of Allegheny County
Carnegie Mellon University
Duquesne University
Point Park University
Carlow University
Chatham University
Institute of Medical Careers
La Roche University
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Rosedale Technical College
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Vet Tech Institute
South Hills Beauty Academy
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Barber School of Pittsburgh
Empire Beauty School-North Hills
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology
Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Colleges (25)
Community College of Allegheny County
Carlow University
Carnegie Mellon University
Chatham University
Duquesne University
La Roche University
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Vet Tech Institute
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Point Park University
Rosedale Technical College
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
South Hills Beauty Academy
Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh Career Institute
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Empire Beauty School-North Hills
Institute of Medical Careers
Barber School of Pittsburgh
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy
| Nearest College · Name | Carnegie Mellon University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Pittsburgh |
| Nearest College · Phone | (412) 268-2000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
1ST YEARS DAY CARE CENTER
A CHILD SHALL LEAD LEARNING CENTER
A CHILD'S VIEW
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FAMILY CHILD CARE
A+ CHILD CARE, LLC
A.S. WEE CARE
ABC'S FOR CHILDREN
ABOVE AND BEYOND CHILD CARE CENTER
ALL ABOARD DAY CARE AND LRG CTR
ALLEGHENY CAMPUS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN
ALLEGHENY YMCA
ANGEL ACADEMY
ANGEL'S PLACE
ANGELS PLACE
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Mount Lebanon Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 16 Castle Shannon Blvd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (412) 531-1912 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 15228 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3451 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 38 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (38)
BALDWIN BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
CRAFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
DORMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
C C MELLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
FOREST HILLS BRANCH
GREEN TREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
MOUNT LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY
COOPER-SIEGEL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
SHARPSBURG BRANCH LIBRARY
PENN HILLS LIBRARY
CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH
ALLEGHENY LIBRARY
BEECHVIEW LIBRARY
BROOKLINE LIBRARY
CARRICK LIBRARY
DOWNTOWN AND BUSINESS LIBRARY
HAZELWOOD LIBRARY
HILL DISTRICT LIBRARY
HOMEWOOD LIBRARY
MOUNT WASHINGTON LIBRARY
SHERADEN LIBRARY
SOUTH SIDE LIBRARY
SQUIRREL HILL LIBRARY
WEST END LIBRARY
WOODS RUN LIBRARY
LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
EAST LIBERTY LIBRARY
KNOXVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
LAWRENCEVILLE LIBRARY
NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY AUTHORITY
+ 8 more
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 551 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 20 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 7 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 49.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 201 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12