For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,476 students in 15237, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 15237, PA are Ingomar Middle School, Avonworth Middle School and Carson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15237 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15237, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15237, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ingomar Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1521 Ingomar Heights Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 348-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Avonworth Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
256 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Gr: 7-8 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Carson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Hillvue Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5520
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
15237, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Gr: 9-10 | 1,395 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
495 Browns Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 15237, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 15237, PA include Ingomar Middle School, Avonworth Middle School and Carson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15237?
3 public middle schools are located in 15237.
What is the racial composition of students in 15237?
15237 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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