Serving 741 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 741 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is ranked #559 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Colfax K-8?
741 students attend Pittsburgh Colfax K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Colfax K-8?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 offer ?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 part of?
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 located?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is located in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Squirrel Hill South.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 741 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
