For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,403 students in 15417, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 227 private students). 86% 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 Middle School. 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 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 56% 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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15417, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Area High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-8200
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Brownsville Area Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Brownsville Area Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Three Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2155
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2155
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
15417, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
112 Thornton Rd
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Gr: K-2 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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 Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 15417?
3 public schools are located in 15417.
What percentage of students in 15417 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 15417 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15417?
15417 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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