For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,356 students in 15220, PA (there are , serving 671 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 15220, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 15220, PA are Fred L Aiken Elementary School, Chartiers Valley Intrmd School and Pittsburgh Classical 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15220 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15220, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15220, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred L Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
881 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Swallow Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 429-2233
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 429-2233
Gr: 3-5 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1463 Chartiers Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 529-3110
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 529-3110
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
15220, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
822 Crucible St
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 928-6550
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 928-6550
Gr: K-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15220, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15220, PA include Fred L Aiken Elementary School, Chartiers Valley Intrmd School and Pittsburgh Classical 6-8.
How many public schools are located in 15220?
3 public schools are located in 15220.
What percentage of students in 15220 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 15220 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15220?
15220 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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