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Best 15226 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,441 students in 15226, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 400 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 15226, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top ranked public schools in 15226, PA are Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 and Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 15226 have an score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15226, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 15226, PA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pittsburgh Brookline K-8

(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
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500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380

Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #22.

Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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785 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7420

Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #33.

Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Magnet School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
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1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760

Gr: PK-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #44.

Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
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779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170

Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #55.

Pittsburgh Pioneer

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
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775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405

Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 15226, PA?

The top ranked public schools in 15226, PA include Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 and Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8.

How many public schools are located in 15226?

5 public schools are located in 15226.

What percentage of students in 15226 go to public school?

78% of all K-12 students in 15226 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in 15226?

15226 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).