Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15017

The 15017 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Chartiers Valley School District: Chartiers Valley High School, Chartiers Valley Primary School, and Chartiers Valley Middle School. These schools serve students from elementary through high school grades.

Among the three schools, Chartiers Valley Middle School stands out as the highest performer, consistently ranking in the top 40% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's PSSA test scores in English Language Arts are particularly strong, exceeding both district and state averages. In contrast, Chartiers Valley High School has lower Keystone Exam proficiency rates compared to state averages, though its 87.9% graduation rate is relatively high.

Across the district, the schools serve a significant population of students from low-income households, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 35.79% to 41.55%. Spending per student also varies, with the high school spending $21,663 per student compared to $17,624 and $20,858 for the primary and middle schools, respectively. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 13.5 to 16.6, which may be a contributing factor to the schools' performance.