For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,836 students in 15116, PA (there are , serving 524 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 15116, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 15116, PA are Scott Primary School, Shaler Area Elementary School and Shaler Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15116 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15116, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15116, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scott Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 Scott Ave
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Shaler Area Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 Scott Avenue
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 491-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 491-1200
Grades: 4-6
| 877 students
Rank: #33.
Shaler Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Mt Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Grades: 7-8
| 581 students
15116, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Wetzel Rd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 170 students
1810 Mount Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Grades: 8-9
| 928 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15116, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15116, PA include Scott Primary School, Shaler Area Elementary School and Shaler Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 15116?
3 public schools are located in 15116.
What percentage of students in 15116 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 15116 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15116?
15116 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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