Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy

Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy carries an ambitious name, and families drawn to hands-on, project-based learning will find its focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math a refreshing alternative to traditional elementary schooling. Turtle Creek itself is a small, working-class borough tucked into the Monongahela River valley east of Pittsburgh, where the pace is slow and the community ties run deep. It's a good fit for families who want a neighborhood school with a specialized focus and don't mind that it's still finding its footing academically.