For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 162 students in 15147, PA (there are , serving 499 private students). 25% of all K-12 students in 15147, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 15147, PA is Verner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 15147 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15147, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15147, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verner Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 1st St
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 828-1800
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 828-1800
Grades: K-6
| 162 students
15147, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5785 Saltsburg Rd
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Grades: K-3
| 289 students
700 Idaho Avenue
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 795-1515
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 795-1515
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
200 Penn School Dr
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-0539
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-0539
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15147, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15147, PA include Verner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 15147?
1 public schools are located in 15147.
What percentage of students in 15147 go to public school?
25% of all K-12 students in 15147 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15147?
15147 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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