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Best Allegheny County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Allegheny County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Couch Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Fort Couch Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: 7-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Dorseyville Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Gr: 6-8 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5145 Wexford Run Rd
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 934-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Quaker Valley Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
618 Harbaugh Street
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-5079
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Mellon Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11 Castle Shannon Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2122
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 344-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Ingomar Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1521 Ingomar Heights Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Hampton Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4589 School Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6356
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
West Allegheny Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 W Allegheny Rd
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-8979
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Pine-richland Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Logan Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-3111
Gr: 7-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Avonworth Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
David E Williams Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Gawaldo Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Gr: 5-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
(Math: 52% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Pleasant Hills Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
404 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
North Hills Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1452
Gr: 6-8 | 1,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Moon Area Upper Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
904 Beaver Grade Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Gr: 7-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1919.
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Alger St
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2807 Bethel Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8677
Gr: 7-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2121.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Gr: 6-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Keystone Oaks Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1002 Kelton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6146
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Elizabeth Forward Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2335
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2424.
Deer Lakes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17 East Union Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2525.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 Stewart Rd
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
Gr: 5-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2626.
Riverview Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Hulton Rd
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Gr: K-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2828.
Plum Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
440 Presque Isle Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2929.
Shaler Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1810 Mt Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Gr: 7-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3030.
J.e. Harrison Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Windvale Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7530
Gr: 6-7 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
Spectrum Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4369 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3232.
Chartiers Valley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Thoms Run Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2223
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3333.
Springdale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Butler Rd
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3434.
Baldwin Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4653 Clairton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Gr: 8-12 | 1,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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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 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?

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