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6 schools in Pittsburg

Kansas · Public K-12

Pittsburg, Kansas runs a public-school system of 6 campuses with combined enrollment around 3,375 (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Pittsburg

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,375
+200 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 68%
% Hispanic
24%
was 16%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Geo E Nettels ElemElementaryKG-05343
Lakeside ElemElementaryKG-05406
Meadowlark ElementaryElementaryKG-05403
Pittsburg HighHigh09-121,033
Pittsburg Middle SchoolMiddle06-08692
Westside ElemElementaryPK-05498

About Pittsburg

Pittsburg, Kansas is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,375 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 563, above the state mean of about 355.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 6%: 3,175 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,375 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 68% to 58% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Pittsburg discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg, Kansas has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,375 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg High is the largest public school in Pittsburg by enrollment, with approximately 1,033 students.
What school districts serve Pittsburg?
Pittsburg public schools are operated by Pittsburg.
What grade levels do public schools in Pittsburg cover?
Public schools in Pittsburg serve students from pre-K through grade 12.