For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 946 students in 15417, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 15417, PA are 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 elementary schools in zipcode 15417 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 15417, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15417, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 15417, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 15417, PA include Brownsville Area Elementary School and Brownsville Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 15417?
2 public elementary schools are located in 15417.
What is the racial composition of students in 15417?
15417 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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