For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,340 students in 15236, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 15236, PA are Mcclellan Elementary School, Whitehall Elementary School and Pleasant Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 15236 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 15236, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15236, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcclellan Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 School Ln
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-2700
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-2700
Grades: K-2
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Curry Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7525
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7525
Grades: 1-2
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hills Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-8680
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #44.
J.e. Harrison Education Center
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Windvale Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7530
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7530
Grades: 3-6
| 1,409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 15236, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 15236, PA include Mcclellan Elementary School, Whitehall Elementary School and Pleasant Hills Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 15236?
4 public elementary schools are located in 15236.
What is the racial composition of students in 15236?
15236 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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