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Best 15235 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,998 students in 15235, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 143 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 15235, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in 15235, PA are Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship, Penn Hills Sr. High School and Wilkins El Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 15235 have an score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and score of 32% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15235, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 15235, PA Public Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship

Charter School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
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2501 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471

Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #22.

Penn Hills Sr. High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
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309 Collins Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000

Gr: 9-12 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #33.

Wilkins El Steam Academy

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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362 Churchill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 824-3231

Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #44.

Penn Hills Elementary School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
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1079 Jefferson Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000

Gr: K-5 | 1,238 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #55.

Linton Middle School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
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250 Aster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 795-3000

Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #66.

Life Male Steam Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
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Penn Center East, 777 Penn Cen
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209

Gr: 6-9 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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15235, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Penn Hebron El Academy (Closed 2015)

102 Duff Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770

Gr: K-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2015)

2501 Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-2800

Gr: PK-3 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 15235, PA?

The top-ranked public schools in 15235, PA include Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship, Penn Hills Sr. High School and Wilkins El Steam Academy.

How many public schools are located in 15235?

6 public schools are located in 15235.

What percentage of students in 15235 go to public school?

97% of all K-12 students in 15235 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in 15235?

15235 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).