Upper St. Clair Schools

Upper St. Clair Schools: What Relocating Families Want to Know

Answers to the questions relocating buyers ask most often

Which School District Serves Upper St. Clair?

Homes located within the Township of Upper St. Clair are served by the Upper St. Clair School District. The district serves approximately 3900+ students from kindergarten through 12th grade across six schools:

• Baker Elementary School — Grades K–4
  2300 Morton Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
• Eisenhower Elementary School — Grades K–4
  100 Warwick Drive, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
• Streams Elementary School — Grades K–4
  1560 Ashlawn Drive, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
• Boyce Middle School — Grades 5–6
  1500 Boyce Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
• Fort Couch Middle School — Grades 7–8
  515 Fort Couch Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
• Upper St. Clair High School — Grades 9–12
  1825 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241

Relocation Tip: If schools are an important part of your home search, verify the specific property address and school assignment directly with the Upper St. Clair School District before purchasing a home. School boundaries, assignments, and policies can change.

Where Do Upper St. Clair Graduates Go After High School?

Upper St. Clair High School graduates have a strong record of continuing their education. According to the Upper St. Clair School District, 92% of graduating students go on to further their education at a college, university, junior college, or technical/trade school.

The district is also supported by an experienced professional and support staff:

• The district employs nearly 300 professional educators.
• More than 80% of the district’s educators hold a master’s degree or higher.
• Nearly 200 support staff members serve the district, including custodians, nutrition center workers, aides, secretaries, maintenance personnel, and transportation personnel.

For families relocating to Upper St. Clair, these figures provide useful context about both post-graduation pathways and the educational resources supporting students throughout the district.

How Are Students Assigned to Schools?

Students attend Upper St. Clair schools based on their grade level and, for elementary students, residential address.

The district has three elementary schools, so a home’s specific address will determine the elementary school assignment.

Relocation Tip: Before purchasing a home, verify the school assignment for the specific property address directly with the Upper St. Clair School District. School assignments and boundaries can change.

What Should I Know About Transportation?

The district states that newly enrolled students and students moving within Upper St. Clair must first document residency. Once residency has been established, transportation schedules for new students are generally established within three business days.

Bus stops are typically assigned at the closest appropriate intersection to the student’s residence, rather than necessarily directly in front of the home. The district uses established bus-stop guidelines to balance safety, bell schedules and student ride times.

Once transportation has been established, parents can find their child’s bus information through the district’s Focus/Parent Portal.

Relocation Tip: If school assignment is an important part of your home search, verify the school assignment for the specific property address before making a purchase decision. School boundaries, assignments and district policies can change.

What Does the Upper St. Clair School Calendar Look Like?

The Upper St. Clair School District publishes an annual school calendar showing the first and last days of school, holidays, teacher-in-service days, scheduled breaks and other important dates.

Families relocating during the school year should review the current district calendar when planning their move and enrollment.

How Does Upper St. Clair High School Rank Nationally?

Upper St. Clair High School ranks among the top 2% of public high schools in the nation according to the 2026–27 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings.

Upper St. Clair High School ranked:

• #426 nationally
• #12 in Pennsylvania
• #2 in the Pittsburgh region

U.S. News evaluated nearly 18,000 public high schools using measures that include college readiness, state assessment performance, graduation rates and college-level coursework.

For families relocating to Pittsburgh, these rankings provide one useful measure of the school’s academic performance, but they should be considered alongside a student’s individual needs, programs of interest and educational goals.

What Should I Verify Before Choosing a Home?

Before purchasing a home in Upper St. Clair, buyers should verify the property’s current school assignment directly with the Upper St. Clair School District.

Even when a property is located within the district, families should confirm important details before making a purchasing decision:

• Which elementary school serves the specific address
• Current enrollment and school assignment information
• Transportation and bus eligibility for the property
• Bus stop location and approximate transportation times
• Programs or services important to your child
• Any anticipated district changes that could affect school assignments

School boundaries, transportation routes and district policies can change. Don’t rely solely on the real estate listing information, third-party website or information from the previous homeowner when making a home-buying decision based on schools.

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Sharon St. Clair is a Realtor® with
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services,
Upper St. Clair Office.

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