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Best Schools in 15236, PA
15236, PA has 29 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 17,782 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 15236 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 15236, PA
The top high schools in 15236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Jefferson Hs
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Projected Test Scores
West Jefferson Hills Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 949 Students
2. Bethel Park Hs
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Bethel Park Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
3. Keystone Oaks Hs
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Keystone Oaks Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 570 Students
4. South Park Shs
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South Park Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
5. Brentwood Shs
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Brentwood Borough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
6. Baldwin Shs
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Baldwin-whitehall Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2086 Students
7. West Mifflin Area Hs
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West Mifflin Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 936 Students
Best Middle Schools in 15236, PA
The top middle schools in 15236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Hills Ms
SchoolGrade
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West Jefferson Hills Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
2. Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
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Bethel Park Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 583 Students
3. Independence Ms
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Bethel Park Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students
4. Keystone Oaks Ms
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Keystone Oaks Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
5. South Park Ms
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South Park Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 541 Students
6. Brentwood Ms
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Brentwood Borough Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
7. West Mifflin Area Ms
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West Mifflin Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 803 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 15236, PA
The top elementary schools in 15236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abraham Lincoln El Sch
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Bethel Park Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 348 Students
2. Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
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West Jefferson Hills Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 761 Students
3. Myrtle Ave Sch
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Keystone Oaks Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
4. South Park Elem Center
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South Park Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 679 Students
5. Clara Barton El Sch
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West Mifflin Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 203 Students
6. Moore Sch
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Brentwood Borough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students
7. Elroy Avenue El Sch
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Brentwood Borough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 317 Students
8. J.e. Harrison Education Ctr
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Baldwin-whitehall Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1143 Students
9. Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
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Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 272 Students
10. Gill Hall El Sch
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West Jefferson Hills Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 403 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 15236, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
15236, PA has a total population of 31,884 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 15236, 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 15236, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15236, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15236, 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 15236, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 15236, PA
How many schools are in 15236, PA?
15236, PA has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 17,782 students in total.
How do schools in 15236 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 15236 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 15236 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15236?
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: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations