For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,505 students in 15226, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 390 private students). 79% 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 West Liberty K-5, Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 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 average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15226, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
785 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7420
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7420
Grades: K-5
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15226, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15226, PA include Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5, Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 and Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8.
How many public schools are located in 15226, PA?
5 public schools are located in 15226, PA.
What percentage of students in 15226, PA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 15226, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15226, PA?
15226, PA public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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