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Wilkinsburg Borough School District

718 Wallace Ave
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221-2215
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wilkinsburg Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 507 students in Wilkinsburg Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wilkinsburg Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
507 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Wilkinsburg Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50-59% has increased from 50-54% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#543 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
38%
33%
55%
35-39%
57%
(15-16)
50-59%
86%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.30
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
83%
14%
% White
3%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $67,061 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $59,750 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$67,061
$23,696
Spending / Student
$59,750
$23,119

Best Wilkinsburg Borough School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turner Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1833 Laketon Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-5883
Gr: 3-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kelly Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Kelly Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilkinsburg Borough School District?
Wilkinsburg Borough School District manages 2 public schools serving 507 students.
What is the rank of Wilkinsburg Borough School District?
Wilkinsburg Borough School District is ranked #555 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkinsburg Borough School District?
83% of Wilkinsburg Borough School District students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilkinsburg Borough School District?
Wilkinsburg Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wilkinsburg Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $59,750 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 50-59%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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