For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,319 students in 15120, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 363 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 15120, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 15120, PA are Park Elementary School, Steel Valley Sr. High School and Steel Valley MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15120 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15120, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15120, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Steel Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3113 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Steel Valley MiddleSchool
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3114 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 E 12th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: K-4
| 217 students
15120, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: K
| 112 students
Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 394-5796
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 394-5796
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15120, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15120, PA include Park Elementary School, Steel Valley Sr. High School and Steel Valley MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 15120, PA?
4 public schools are located in 15120, PA.
What percentage of students in 15120, PA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 15120, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15120, PA?
15120, PA public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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