For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 209 students in 15224, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 178 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 15224, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 15224, PA is Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 15224 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15224, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15224, PA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 529-8800
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 529-8800
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
15224, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5101 Hillcrest St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 665-2020
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 665-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15224, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15224, PA include Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5.
How many public schools are located in 15224?
1 public schools are located in 15224.
What percentage of students in 15224 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 15224 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15224?
15224 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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