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Best Schools in 15147, PA
15147, PA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,814 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 15147 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 15147, PA
The top high schools in 15147, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plum Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plum Borough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students
2. Riverview Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverview Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 396 Students
3. Penn Hills Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Hills Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1107 Students
4. Academy At Westinghouse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 651 Students
Best Middle Schools in 15147, PA
The top middle schools in 15147, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holiday Park Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plum Borough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 542 Students
2. Plum Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plum Borough Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 557 Students
3. Linton Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Hills Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 640 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 15147, PA
The top elementary schools in 15147, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pivik El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plum Borough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 760 Students
2. Verner El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverview Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 169 Students
3. Penn Hills El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Penn Hills Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1279 Students
4. Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 15147, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
15147, PA has a total population of 16,208 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 15147, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 15147, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15147, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15147, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 15147, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 15147, PA
How many schools are in 15147, PA?
15147, PA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,814 students in total.
How do schools in 15147 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 15147 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 15147 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15147?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations