For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,035 students in Clairton, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clairton, PA are Gill Hall Elementary School, Jefferson Hills Intermediate School and Clairton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clairton, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clairton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clairton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gill Hall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
829 Gill Hall Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4732
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4732
Gr: K-2 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Hills Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4163
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-4163
Gr: 3-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Clairton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Clairton Middle School High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clairton, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clairton, PA include Gill Hall Elementary School, Jefferson Hills Intermediate School and Clairton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clairton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clairton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clairton?
Clairton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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