For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 730 students in 15201, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 15201, PA are Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 and Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 15201 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 15201, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15201, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Stanton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 39th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
15201, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Gr: 9-12
5251 Holmes St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 70%
5251 Holmes Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-4562
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-4562
Gr: PK
400 5th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 323-3950
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 323-3950
Gr: 2-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 21%
169 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 622-3480
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 622-3480
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 15201, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 15201, PA include Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 and Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5.
How many public elementary schools are located in 15201?
3 public elementary schools are located in 15201.
What is the racial composition of students in 15201?
15201 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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