For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 775 students in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Brookline are Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 and Pittsburgh Pioneer. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA include Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 and Pittsburgh Pioneer.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Brookline, Pittsburgh public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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