For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 730 students in 15201, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 15201, PA are Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 and Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15201 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15201, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15201, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Stanton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 39th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
15201, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5251 Holmes St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
5251 Holmes Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-4562
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-4562
Grades: PK
| n/a students
400 5th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 323-3950
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 323-3950
Grades: 2-12
| 58 students
169 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 622-3480
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 622-3480
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15201, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15201, PA include Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 and Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5.
How many public schools are located in 15201?
3 public schools are located in 15201.
What is the racial composition of students in 15201?
15201 public schools minority enrollment is 78% 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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