Discover the Top High Schools in the Pittsburgh Area
US News and World Report Releases 2024 Best High Schools Rankings
Several Pittsburgh-area schools have been recognized in the “2024 Best High Schools Rankings” released by U.S. News and World Report. The rankings compiled data on nearly 25,000 public high schools across all states and the District of Columbia, including the best public schools in Pennsylvania and those in the Pittsburgh area.
Top High Schools in Pittsburgh Area
Ranked as the best Pittsburgh-area public school by U.S. News and World Report is Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, followed closely by Upper St. Clair High School. Both these schools also feature among the top 10 best public schools in Pennsylvania. Peters Township High School ranks third in the Pittsburgh area, followed by Pine-Richland High School and Fox Chapel Area High School.
Top 10 Public Schools in Pittsburgh Area
- Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12
- Upper St. Clair High School
- Peters Township High School
- Pine-Richland High School
- Fox Chapel Area High School
- Mars Area High School
- Mt. Lebanon High School
- South Fayette High School
- Hampton High School
- North Allegheny High School
Best High Schools in Pennsylvania
According to U.S. News and World Report, the best high school in the Keystone State is Julia R. Masterman Secondary School in Philadelphia. Downingtown STEM Academy and Wilkes-Barre Area STEM Academy follow at second and third places, respectively.
Top 10 Public High Schools in Pennsylvania
- Julia R. Masterman Secondary School in Philadelphia
- Downingtown STEM Academy in Downingtown
- Wilkes-Barre Area STEM Academy in Plains
- Conestoga High School in Berwyn
- Central High School in Philadelphia
- Radnor High School in Radnor
- Great Valley High School in Malvern
- Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 in Pittsburgh
- Upper St. Clair High School in Upper St. Clair
- Harriton High School in Rosemont
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