Elementary Charter Schools in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh has 14 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data. Compare the reported facts below.
- Elementary charter schools
- 14
- Reported students
- 6,061
- Median students per teacher
- 11.3
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 14 of 14 schools; student–teacher ratios for 14; format for 14. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Compare elementary charter schools in Pittsburgh
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Academy CSElementary | K–5 | 315 | 12.1 | In person |
| Environmental CS at Frick ParkElementaryMiddleHigh | K–12 | 1,073 | 11.1 | In person |
| Manchester Academic CSElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 384 | 12.4 | In person |
| Penn Hills CS of EntrepreneurshipElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 527 | 11.5 | Supplemental virtual |
| Propel CS-Braddock HillsElementaryMiddleHigh | K–12 | 673 | 11.0 | In person |
| Propel CS-HazelwoodElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 230 | 11.5 | Supplemental virtual |
| Propel CS-MontourElementaryMiddleHigh | K–12 | 794 | 13.0 | Supplemental virtual |
| Propel CS-NorthsideElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 316 | 12.2 | Supplemental virtual |
| Propel CS-PitcairnElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 182 | 10.7 | Supplemental virtual |
| Provident CSElementaryMiddle | 2–8 | 306 | 4.9 | In person |
| Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CSElementary | K–5 | 344 | 13.2 | In person |
| Urban Pathways K-5 College CSElementary | K–5 | 304 | 10.1 | In person |
| Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CSElementaryMiddle | Pre-K–8 | 316 | 9.6 | Supplemental virtual |
| Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CSElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 297 | 7.8 | Supplemental virtual |
About this elementary charter school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Elementary charter school questions for Pittsburgh
How many elementary charter schools are in Pittsburgh?
The 2024–25 federal data identifies 14 public charter schools offering elementary grades in Pittsburgh.
What grades are included in this elementary charter school list?
This list includes schools whose reported grade span overlaps K–5. Some schools also serve students outside that range, so review each school’s full grade span.
How can I compare elementary charter schools near Pittsburgh?
Compare reported grade spans, enrollment, students per teacher, and format in the table. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby options.
Which is the best elementary charter school in Pittsburgh?
This directory does not rank schools. Families should compare current programs, admissions, commute, performance information, and student needs directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.