Central Elementary School

Tucked into the river towns southeast of Pittsburgh, Central Elementary sits in the kind of close-knit community where families tend to put down roots and stay. Elizabeth Forward has a reputation for punching above its weight academically, and Central's strong English and Math scores reflect that — this is a school where solid instruction is clearly a priority. Families drawn to a quieter, small-town feel within reasonable reach of Pittsburgh will find a lot to like here, especially if strong literacy and numeracy foundations are at the top of their list.