For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 142 students in the neighborhood of Duquesne Heights, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top ranked public school in Duquesne Heights is Pittsburgh Whittier K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Duquesne Heights, Pittsburgh, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Duquesne Heights, Pittsburgh, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Meridan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 529-8211
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 529-8211
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Duquesne Heights, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Duquesne Heights, Pittsburgh, PA include Pittsburgh Whittier K-5.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Duquesne Heights, Pittsburgh?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Duquesne Heights, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Duquesne Heights, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Duquesne Heights, Pittsburgh public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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