For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 974 students in 15226, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 15226, PA are Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 and Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 15226 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 15226, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15226, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 15226, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 15226, PA include Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 and Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8.
How many public preschools are located in 15226?
2 public preschools are located in 15226.
What is the racial composition of students in 15226?
15226 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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