For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,409 students in 15120, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 361 private students). 80% 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 Middle School. 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 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 15120, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15120, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Steel Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Steel Valley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3114 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: 5-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 E 12th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: PK-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
15120, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 394-5796
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 394-5796
Gr: K-12
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 Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 15120?
4 public schools are located in 15120.
What percentage of students in 15120 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 15120 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15120?
15120 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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