Avonworth Middle School

Tucked into the Ohio River hill towns just north of Pittsburgh, Avonworth Middle School serves the tight-knit communities of Ben Avon, Emsworth, and Kilbuck — the kind of neighborhoods where kids still ride bikes to school and everyone knows the football coach by name. The school punches well above its size, with particularly strong math performance that sets students up well for the rigors of Avonworth High School just down the road. Families who want a suburban feel with easy access to Pittsburgh's culture and job market — without sacrificing academic quality — tend to find this little district a genuine sweet spot.