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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15215

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School

426

Students

5-star school

Top rankedKerr Elementary School115^th of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools

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Summary:

The 15215 zip code in Pennsylvania is home to a single exceptional elementary school, Kerr Elementary School, which is part of the highly-ranked Fox Chapel Area School District. Kerr Elementary consistently ranks among the top 115 elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its students significantly outperform state averages on standardized tests in Math, English Language Arts, and Science.

With a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1 and high per-student spending of $24,308, Kerr Elementary School appears to have ample resources to support its students' academic success. Notably, 35.94% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a diverse socioeconomic population. Despite this demographic factor, Kerr Elementary continues to deliver exceptional educational outcomes, suggesting the school's teaching practices and support systems are highly effective.

The Fox Chapel Area School District as a whole is also a standout, ranking 5th out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This high-performing district-level performance, combined with Kerr Elementary's individual excellence, makes the 15215 zip code an attractive option for families seeking a top-tier public education for their children.

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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 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	426	41	10.3	36.6%	287 (67.4%)	44 (10.3%)	21 (4.9%)	26 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (11.0%)	90.4	115^th of 1511 public elementary schools	92.4%		91.1	65^th of 1526 public elementary schools	95.7%	50	88.3	78.3	72.0	79.0	83.4	69.5	68.0	73.0	$25,563	$1,718	$23,846

Cities Near Zip Code 15215

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pittsburgh	0.73 mi	152	496^th
Glenshaw	3.18 mi	3	232^nd
Allison Park	3.44 mi	7	11^th
Verona	3.82 mi	1	286^th
Oakmont	3.88 mi	2	126^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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