For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,592 students in 15206, PA (there are , serving 1,099 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 15206, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 15206, PA are Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 and Pittsburgh Fulton K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15206 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15206, 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 Hispanic and Black).
Best 15206, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5799 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Grades: 6-12
| 737 students
Rank: #55.
Urban Academy Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
437 Turret Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-1008
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-1008
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
328 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Catalyst Academy Charter School
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
15206, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
7061 Lemington Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
328 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
1802 Jancey St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
515 North Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2050
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
129 Denniston St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2260
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2260
Grades: 12
| 171 students
Rapah-edison Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
120 S Whitfield St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-8818
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-8818
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
5525 Columbo St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15206, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15206, PA include Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 and Pittsburgh Fulton K-5.
How many public schools are located in 15206?
7 public schools are located in 15206.
What percentage of students in 15206 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 15206 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15206?
15206 public schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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