Nestled in the Sunset Hills neighborhood of Mt, Lebanon, Julia Ward Howe Elementary School was built in 1928. Our school is named for the children and women's rights advocate who wrote the lyrics to "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
Currently, we serve 378 students in grades K-5 with three sections per grade level. Our professional faculty and staff are committed to providing a nurturing learning environment that fosters academic excellence and overall student well-being.
A tradition of family oriented events is important to the Howe community. Last fall we hosted our 43rd annual Sunny Funny Fair! The Howe Read-a-thon, Family Reading Night, and "Howe's Got Talent" are just a few of the other special events that are coordinated and supported by our wonderful PTA and parent volunteers.
https://howe.mtlsd.org/
Howe Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
400 Broadmoor Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA
Mt. Lebanon School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
77%
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Math Proficiency
76%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
27
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Full Time Teachers
27
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
41.1%
State Average
16.6%
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Science
85.4%
State Average
29.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
351:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51%
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Female
49%
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White
80.5%
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Two or more races
7.6%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
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Hispanic
3%
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Black
2.4%
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School Rankings
#21
Best Public ES Teachers in Pennsylvania
#36
Best Public ES in Pennsylvania
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/4/2026
The leadership and teachers are caring and focused. The school is well run, the test scores are fantastic, and the overall experience we have had is positive. The walking route and hours need to be reestablished within the community. To parents of kids with special needs, there are other schools in...
3/22/2021
Dr Murray is the reason my score is so low. My son attended k-5 here and he was treated extremely unfairly by her (on multiple occasions). Some teachers are great others not so much. Common were first yr teachers or long terms subs. Middle of the year teachers would be swapped for another. Neighborh...
2/24/2020
Our kids have generally enjoyed being at Howe, but I've been underwhelmed, given the general perception that this is a great school. The test scores are probably more a reflection of parental involvement and demographic advantages of the community (upper middle class, two parent households, with lot...
3/29/2019
Lots of practicing Christians with poor understanding of morality. These children come from parents that are intellectually stunted.
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Rockwood Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Williamsburg Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Church Place Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Mt. Lebanon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Iroquois Park
- Basketball
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- Playground
Bird Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
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Meadowcroft Park
- Baseball/Softball
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- Pickleball
Beggs Snyder Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Robb Hollow Park
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- Multi-Purpose Field
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Howe Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Pittsburgh, PA, in the Mount Lebanon neighborhood, and is served by the Mt. Lebanon School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 358 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Howe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $494,896. Discover additional schools in the area, like Keystone Oaks High School, Mt Lebanon Senior High School, Seton-La Salle High School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howe Elementary School.