Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15215

Summary:

The 15215 zip code in Pennsylvania is home to a single standout elementary school, Kerr Elementary School, which is part of the highly-ranked Fox Chapel Area School District. Kerr Elementary consistently ranks in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional test scores that far exceed state and district averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending suggest a strong focus on individualized attention and educational resources.

Kerr Elementary's diverse student population, with 67.29% White, 9.28% African American, 6.03% Hispanic, 5.8% Asian, and 11.37% two or more races, reflects the broader community. Notably, 100% of Kerr Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need in the area. Despite these challenges, the school maintains its exceptional academic performance, showcasing its ability to provide a high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.

The success of Kerr Elementary School can be attributed to the strong support and resources provided by the Fox Chapel Area School District, which is ranked 5 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district's commitment to excellence and equity is reflected in the exceptional performance of Kerr Elementary, making it a model for other schools in the region and beyond.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kerr Elementary School	Public	K-5	341 Kittanning Pike	Pittsburgh	15215	Allegheny County	Fox Chapel Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 781-4105	431	39	10.9	100.0%	290 (67.3%)	40 (9.3%)	26 (6.0%)	25 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (11.4%)	90.1	94^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.9%		91.3	70^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.4%	24	75.0	82.9	82.4	80.2	93.4	93.4	77.8	88.1	74.7	80.2	$23,850	$918	$22,932

Cities Near Zip Code 15215

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pittsburgh	0.73 mi	151	509^th
Glenshaw	3.18 mi	3	277^th
Allison Park	3.44 mi	7	16^th
Verona	3.82 mi	1	204^th
Oakmont	3.88 mi	2	135^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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