Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15146

The 15146 zip code area in Pennsylvania is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 0 alternative schools, all part of the Gateway School District. This district is ranked 186 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The standout schools in this area are University Park Elementary School and Evergreen Elementary School, both of which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania with 4-5 star ratings and exceptional test scores. In contrast, the high schools, Gateway Senior High School and Spectrum Charter School, have more modest graduation rates of around 88% and dropout rates of 1.4%.

The data also reveals that all the schools in the 15146 zip code area have high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 91.89% to 100%, suggesting a relatively low-income student population. Spending per student varies, with the highest being $22,399 at University Park Elementary and the lowest being $18,127 at Gateway Middle School. The student-teacher ratios range from 7.2 at Spectrum Charter School to 14.9 at Gateway Senior High School.