For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,484 students in 15221, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,328 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 15221, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 15221, PA are Woodland Hills High School, Turner Intermediate School and Kelly Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15221 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15221, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15221, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1100
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #22.
Turner Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1833 Laketon Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-5883
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-5883
Grades: 2-6
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Kelly Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kelly Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504
Grades: PK-1
| 230 students
15221, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
East Hills Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
1256 Franklin Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Lifebridge Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
810 S 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
37 Garden Terrace
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-4535
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-4535
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
747 Wallace Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-9303
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-9303
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
747 Wallace Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9500
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15221, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15221, PA include Woodland Hills High School, Turner Intermediate School and Kelly Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 15221?
3 public schools are located in 15221.
What percentage of students in 15221 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 15221 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15221?
15221 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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