Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15216

The 15216 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, spanning the Pittsburgh School District and the Keystone Oaks School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions, with standout schools like Lincoln Elementary School and Dormont Elementary School contrasting with struggling Pittsburgh public schools.

The top-tier schools, such as Lincoln Elementary and Dormont Elementary, consistently rank among the best in Pennsylvania, with 5-star ratings and exceptional proficiency rates in math and English language arts. In contrast, some of the Pittsburgh public schools, like Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 and Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, struggle with proficiency rates below 50%. The Keystone Oaks High School also stands out, ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania high schools with strong test scores and a 4-star rating.

Graduation rates at the two high schools, Pittsburgh Brashear High School and Keystone Oaks High School, are around 88%, close to the state average. Dropout rates across the high schools and middle schools are relatively low, ranging from 1.4% to 1.4%. However, the spending per student varies significantly, from a low of $15,131 at Lincoln Elementary to a high of $35,161 at Pittsburgh Brashear High School, suggesting that funding alone does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes.