For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 601 students in 15206, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in 15206, PA is Urban Academy Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 15206 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 15206, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 15206, PA Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Urban Academy Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
437 Turret Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-1008
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-1008
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Catalyst Academy Charter School
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
15206, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Gr: K-3
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Minority enrollment: 96%
7061 Lemington Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students
328 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Gr: K-5 | 256 students
1802 Jancey St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 69%
515 North Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2050
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
129 Denniston St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2260
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2260
Gr: 12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rapah-edison Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
120 S Whitfield St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-8818
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-8818
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
5525 Columbo St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 15206, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 15206, PA include Urban Academy Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 15206?
2 public charter schools are located in 15206.
What is the racial composition of students in 15206?
15206 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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