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Best Schools in 15221, PA
15221, PA has 22 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,904 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 15221 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 15221, PA
The top high schools in 15221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students
2. Woodland Hills Hs
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Woodland Hills Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 949 Students
3. Penn Hills Shs
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Penn Hills Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1107 Students
4. Academy At Westinghouse
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 651 Students
Best Middle Schools in 15221, PA
The top middle schools in 15221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
2. Dickson Prep Steam Academy
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Woodland Hills Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students
3. Linton Ms
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Penn Hills Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 640 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 15221, PA
The top elementary schools in 15221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 732 Students
2. Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
3. Turtle Creek El Steam Academy
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Woodland Hills Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
4. Penn Hills El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Penn Hills Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1279 Students
5. Wilkins El Steam Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Woodland Hills Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
6. Edgewood El Steam Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Woodland Hills Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students
7. Turner Intermediate Sch
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Wilkinsburg Borough Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 305 Students
8. Pittsburgh Faison K-5
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Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
9. Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
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Pittsburgh Urban Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 140 Students
10. Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy
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Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 15221, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
15221, PA has a total population of 28,858 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 15221, 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 15221, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15221, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15221, 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 15221, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 15221, PA
How many schools are in 15221, PA?
15221, PA has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,904 students in total.
How do schools in 15221 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 15221 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 15221 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15221?
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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