For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,908 students in 15235, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 15235, PA are Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship, Wilkins El Steam Academy and Penn Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 15235 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 15235, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15235, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Wilkins El Steam Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
362 Churchill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 824-3231
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 824-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Penn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Jefferson Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Gr: K-5 | 1,238 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Linton Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Aster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 795-3000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 795-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Penn Center East, 777 Penn Cen
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Gr: 6-9 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
15235, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
102 Duff Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Gr: K-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
2501 Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-2800
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 elementary schools in 15235, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 15235, PA include Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship, Wilkins El Steam Academy and Penn Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 15235?
5 public elementary schools are located in 15235.
What is the racial composition of students in 15235?
15235 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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