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Best Schools in 15215, PA
15215, PA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,580 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 15215 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 15215, PA
The top high schools in 15215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fox Chapel Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox Chapel Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1283 Students
2. Shaler Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaler Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students
3. Academy At Westinghouse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 651 Students
Best Middle Schools in 15215, PA
The top middle schools in 15215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dorseyville Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox Chapel Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
2. Shaler Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaler Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 882 Students
3. Shaler Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaler Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 561 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 15215, PA
The top elementary schools in 15215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ohara El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox Chapel Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 679 Students
2. Marzolf Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaler Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 308 Students
3. Burchfield Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaler Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 349 Students
4. Kerr El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox Chapel Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
5. Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 15215, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
15215, PA has a total population of 12,514 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 15215, 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 15215, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15215, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15215, 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 15215, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 15215, PA
How many schools are in 15215, PA?
15215, PA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,580 students in total.
How do schools in 15215 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 15215 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 15215 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15215?
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: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations