For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,529 students in 15417, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 227 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 15417, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 15417, PA are Brownsville Area High School, Brownsville Area Elementary School and Brownsville Area MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15417 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15417, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15417, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Area High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-8200
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Brownsville Area Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Grades: K-5
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Brownsville Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Three Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2155
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2155
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
15417, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Thornton Rd
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Grades: K-2
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15417, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15417, PA include Brownsville Area High School, Brownsville Area Elementary School and Brownsville Area MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 15417, PA?
3 public schools are located in 15417, PA.
What percentage of students in 15417, PA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 15417, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15417, PA?
15417, PA public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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