Schools in Highlands SD · Allegheny County

Allegheny County sprawls across river valleys and suburban hillsides, anchoring western Pennsylvania with Pittsburgh at its center and dozens of distinct municipalities fanning out in every direction — and its public school landscape mirrors that complexity. With 65 districts and 252 ranked schools, the county offers extraordinary range, from urban neighborhood schools to well-resourced suburban campuses. Over 100 schools score in the top quartile statewide, including standouts like Fairview Elementary and Boyce Middle School, both in the Pittsburgh area and both at the 100th percentile. Families willing to research individual districts will find genuine depth here.