Allegheny County Public Schools
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
275
public schools
Total Enrollment
141,197
students
School Districts
73
districts
How to use the Allegheny County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Allegheny County has 73 district entries. Pittsburgh SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 56 schools.
School records are spread across 44 listed communities. Pittsburgh has the most listed schools, with 148 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 154 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 25 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 25 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
32 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
275
in Allegheny County
Reported Enrollment
141,197
275 schools reporting
School Districts
73
districts
Charter Schools
25
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
73 School Districts in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh SD
North Allegheny SD
Mt Lebanon SD
North Hills SD
Baldwin-Whitehall SD
Pine-Richland SD
Fox Chapel Area SD
Moon Area SD
Bethel Park SD
Upper St. Clair SD
275 Public Schools in Allegheny County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 32 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 275 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Allegheny HS | Profile | North Allegheny SD | Wexford, 15090Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,666 |
| Baldwin SHS | Profile | Baldwin-Whitehall SD | Pittsburgh, 15236Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 2,086 |
| Mt Lebanon SHS | Profile | Mt Lebanon SD | Pittsburgh, 15228Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,840 |
| Pine-Richland HS | Profile | Pine-Richland SD | Gibsonia, 15044Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,413 |
| North Hills SHS | Profile | North Hills SD | Pittsburgh, 15229Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,383 |
| Pittsburgh Allderdice HS | Profile | Pittsburgh SD | Pittsburgh, 15217City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,362 |
| Bethel Park HS | Profile | Bethel Park SD | Bethel Park, 15102Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,338 |
| Upper Saint Clair HS | Profile | Upper St. Clair SD | Pittsburgh, 15241Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,288 |
| Fox Chapel Area HS | Profile | Fox Chapel Area SD | Pittsburgh, 15238Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,283 |
| Penn Hills El Sch | Profile | Penn Hills SD | Pittsburgh, 15235Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 1,279 |
| Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS | Profile | Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS | Sewickley, 15143Suburb: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 1,226 |
| Plum SHS | Profile | Plum Borough SD | Plum, 15239Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,226 |
| Shaler Area HS | Profile | Shaler Area SD | Pittsburgh, 15209Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,225 |
| Moon SHS | Profile | Moon Area SD | Moon Township, 15108Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,218 |
| Montour El Sch | Profile | Montour SD | McKees Rocks, 15136Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 1,191 |
| J.E. Harrison Education Ctr | Profile | Baldwin-Whitehall SD | Pittsburgh, 15236Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 1,143 |
| Gateway SHS | Profile | Gateway SD | Monroeville, 15146Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,135 |
| Penn Hills SHS | Profile | Penn Hills SD | Pittsburgh, 15235Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,107 |
| South Fayette Twp HS | Profile | South Fayette Township SD | McDonald, 15057Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,074 |
| North Hills MS | Profile | North Hills SD | Pittsburgh, 15229Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,070 |
North Allegheny HS
North Allegheny SD
Wexford, 15090 / Suburb: Large
Baldwin SHS
Baldwin-Whitehall SD
Pittsburgh, 15236 / Suburb: Large
Mt Lebanon SHS
Mt Lebanon SD
Pittsburgh, 15228 / Suburb: Large
Pine-Richland HS
Pine-Richland SD
Gibsonia, 15044 / Suburb: Large
North Hills SHS
North Hills SD
Pittsburgh, 15229 / Suburb: Large
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
Pittsburgh SD
Pittsburgh, 15217 / City: Large
Bethel Park HS
Bethel Park SD
Bethel Park, 15102 / Suburb: Large
Upper Saint Clair HS
Upper St. Clair SD
Pittsburgh, 15241 / Suburb: Large
Fox Chapel Area HS
Fox Chapel Area SD
Pittsburgh, 15238 / Suburb: Large
Penn Hills El Sch
Penn Hills SD
Pittsburgh, 15235 / Suburb: Large
Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS
Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS
Sewickley, 15143 / Suburb: Large
Plum SHS
Plum Borough SD
Plum, 15239 / Suburb: Large
Shaler Area HS
Shaler Area SD
Pittsburgh, 15209 / Suburb: Large
Moon SHS
Moon Area SD
Moon Township, 15108 / Suburb: Large
Montour El Sch
Montour SD
McKees Rocks, 15136 / Suburb: Large
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Baldwin-Whitehall SD
Pittsburgh, 15236 / Suburb: Large
Gateway SHS
Gateway SD
Monroeville, 15146 / Suburb: Large
Penn Hills SHS
Penn Hills SD
Pittsburgh, 15235 / Suburb: Large
South Fayette Twp HS
South Fayette Township SD
McDonald, 15057 / Suburb: Large
North Hills MS
North Hills SD
Pittsburgh, 15229 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Allegheny County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Allegheny County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Allegheny County public school directory?
The directory lists 275 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Allegheny County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Allegheny County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Allegheny County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 32 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Allegheny County?
Start with the 73 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Allegheny County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.