Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15147

Summary:

In the 15147 zip code, there is one standout elementary school, Verner Elementary School, which is part of the Riverview School District. Verner Elementary consistently ranks in the top third of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking of 433 out of 1,534 in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance on PSSA tests is impressive, with students scoring significantly above the state average in both Math and English Language Arts across all grade levels.

Despite serving a population with significant economic need, as indicated by 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Verner Elementary has a low student-teacher ratio of 8.9 and spends a relatively high amount per student at $14,908 for the 2022-2023 school year. These investments in resources and support for students likely contribute to the school's academic success, with 65.5% of Verner students proficient or better in Math, compared to 41.7% statewide.

The Riverview School District as a whole is also performing well, ranked 103 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Verner Elementary's consistent improvement in statewide ranking, from 651 out of 1,526 schools in 2023-2024 to 433 out of 1,534 in 2022-2023, suggests the school is continuously working to provide a high-quality education for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Verner Elementary School	Public	K-6	700 1st St	Verona	15147	Allegheny County	Riverview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 828-1800	160	17	9.4	101.3%	126 (78.8%)	21 (13.1%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.6%)	67.3	525^th of 1511 public elementary schools	65.3%		62.6	651^st of 1526 public elementary schools	57.3%	126	70.0	72.2	56.3	60.0	65.5	50.0	50.0	56.3	40.0	48.9	$16,880	$904	$15,977

Cities Near Zip Code 15147

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Verona	0.95 mi	1	286^th
Pittsburgh	1.32 mi	152	496^th
Oakmont	2.02 mi	2	126^th
Wilkinsburg	3.36 mi	3	712^th
Plum	3.67 mi	2	237^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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