Marzolf Primary School

Tucked into the north Pittsburgh suburbs, Marzolf Primary School sits in the kind of tight-knit community where neighbors know each other and school pride runs deep. With both English and math scores landing in the 93rd–94th percentile statewide, it's a strong academic choice for families planting roots in the Shaler Area, where the cost of living is far more forgiving than many comparable Pittsburgh-area communities. This is a school that tends to appeal to families who want suburban stability with easy access to the city — the kind of place where you can still catch a Steelers game downtown and be home in time for dinner.