For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 138 students in 15211, PA (there are , serving 244 private students). 36% of all K-12 students in 15211, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 15211, PA is Pittsburgh Whittier K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 15211 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15211, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15211, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Meridan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 529-8211
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 529-8211
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
15211, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45 Cowan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 488-4680
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 488-4680
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
161 Prospect Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 488-3391
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 488-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15211, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15211, PA include Pittsburgh Whittier K-5.
How many public schools are located in 15211?
1 public schools are located in 15211.
What percentage of students in 15211 go to public school?
36% of all K-12 students in 15211 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15211?
15211 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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