For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,413 students in 15208, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 15208, PA are Pittsburgh Linden K-5, Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 and Pittsburgh Westinghouse. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 15208 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 15208, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15208, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
725 S Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3996
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3996
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Reynolds St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-7870
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-7870
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Westinghouse
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 N. Murtland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3940
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3940
Grades: 6-12
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7430 Tioga St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-2305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-2305
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
15208, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
3401 Milwaukee St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
7430 Tioga Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Options Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
925 Brushton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
7430 Tioga St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
7100 Hamilton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-4291
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-4291
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Pittsburgh Student Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
925 Brushton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7860
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7860
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
1101 North Murtland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 665-3940
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 665-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 15208, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 15208, PA include Pittsburgh Linden K-5, Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 and Pittsburgh Westinghouse.
How many public elementary schools are located in 15208?
4 public elementary schools are located in 15208.
What is the racial composition of students in 15208?
15208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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