Dormont Elementary is located just five miles from downtown Pittsburgh and is surrounded by the 23.5 acre Dormont Park. The building first opened its doors in 1995 and features state-of-the-art grade specific educational instruction areas.

Dormont Elementary offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of its students in all aspects of their social and educational development. The school's core areas of study include Language Arts, Math, Science and notable special areas such as Library, Art, Music & Physical Education. Dormont students can expect a challenging course load that is designed to help ease their transition to middle school. Also, the school's size allows for more individualized instruction and a more intimate learning environment.