Summary:
The 15139 zip code area is home to two schools - Riverview Junior/Senior High School and Tenth Street Elementary School, both part of the Riverview School District. While Riverview Junior/Senior High School is an average-performing school, Tenth Street Elementary stands out as a top-performing institution in the state.
Tenth Street Elementary consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in Pennsylvania, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024 and a 4-star rating in 2024-2025. The school's test scores significantly exceed state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 70.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 73.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts. Tenth Street Elementary also boasts exceptional science proficiency rates, with 96.7% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024.
In contrast, Riverview Junior/Senior High School appears to be a more average-performing school, with rankings and test scores closer to state and district averages. While the school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 280 and 429 over the past few years. The stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school in the same district suggests potential opportunities for the Riverview School District to learn from the elementary school's success and apply those practices at the secondary level.
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