For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 972 students in 15120, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 15120, PA are Park Elementary School, Steel Valley Middle School and Barrett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 15120 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 15120, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15120, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: K-4
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Steel Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3114 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Barrett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 E 12th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: K-4
| 220 students
15120, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: K
| 112 students
Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 394-5796
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 394-5796
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 15120, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 15120, PA include Park Elementary School, Steel Valley Middle School and Barrett Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 15120?
3 public elementary schools are located in 15120.
What is the racial composition of students in 15120?
15120 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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