For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,998 students in 15235, PA (there are 2 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 average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
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.
Penn Hills Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Collins Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
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%)
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 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).
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