For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,212 students in 15136, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 489 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 15136, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 15136, PA are Montour Elementary School, Montour High School and Sto-rox Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15136 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 15136, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15136, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montour Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
221 Clever Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 489-8300
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 489-8300
Gr: K-4 | 1,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Montour High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 Clever Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 490-6500
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 490-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
298 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: 4-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Sto-rox Primary Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Valley St
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: 7-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 15136, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 15136, PA include Montour Elementary School, Montour High School and Sto-rox Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 15136?
5 public schools are located in 15136.
What percentage of students in 15136 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 15136 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15136?
15136 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.