For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,482 students in 15221, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,299 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 15221, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 15221, PA are Woodland Hills High School, Turner Intermediate School and Kelly Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15221 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 15221, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15221, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Hills High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1100
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Turner Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1833 Laketon Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-5883
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-5883
Gr: 3-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Kelly Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kelly Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
15221, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 90%
1256 Franklin Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lifebridge Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
810 S 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Gr: 7-12
37 Garden Terrace
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-4535
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-4535
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
747 Wallace Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-9303
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-9303
Gr: 7-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
747 Wallace Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9500
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 15221, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 15221, PA include Woodland Hills High School, Turner Intermediate School and Kelly Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 15221?
3 public schools are located in 15221.
What percentage of students in 15221 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 15221 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15221?
15221 public schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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