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Fox Chapel Area School District

611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Fox Chapel Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,156 students in Fox Chapel Area School District.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Fox Chapel Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,156 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
328 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fox Chapel Area School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#8 out of 685 school districts
(Top 5%)
75%
38%
87%
55%
81%
57%
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
78%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,142 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,326 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,142
$23,696
Spending / Student
$23,326
$23,119

Best Fox Chapel Area School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ohara Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
115 Cabin Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Gr: K-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Hartwood Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3730 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
341 Kittanning Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Fox Chapel Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,280 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Dorseyville Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fox Chapel Area School District?
Fox Chapel Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,156 students.
What is the rank of Fox Chapel Area School District?
Fox Chapel Area School District is ranked #3 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fox Chapel Area School District?
78% of Fox Chapel Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fox Chapel Area School District?
Fox Chapel Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Fox Chapel Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,326 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,156 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in PA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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