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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 15228

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At a glance

Schools

1,110

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedMarkham Elementary School43^rd of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Markham Elementary School up 21 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 15228 zip code area of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania is home to four exceptional elementary schools that are part of the highly-ranked Mt. Lebanon School District. These schools, which serve grades K-5, consistently outperform state averages in academic performance and are recognized as top-tier institutions in the state.

Among the standout schools in this area, Markham Elementary School and Howe Elementary School are particularly impressive, ranking 43rd and 72nd out of over 1,500 Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively. Markham boasts exceptional Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates, while Howe excels in Science. Foster Elementary School also stands out, ranking 48th in the state and demonstrating strong performance in 4th-grade Math and English Language Arts.

Across all four schools, students consistently achieve proficiency rates well above state averages, with Markham leading the way with over 80% proficiency in both Math and English Language Arts. These schools also benefit from significant per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a substantial investment in educational resources. However, the relatively low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may indicate a lack of socioeconomic diversity, raising potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation.

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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 (2025)	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
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	735 Washington Rd	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 344-2142	416	34	12.3	23.8%	318 (76.4%)	20 (4.8%)	31 (7.5%)	17 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.2%)	84.5	205^th of 1511 public elementary schools	86.4%		85.4	186^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.8%	19	67.2	78.6	67.6	70.5	62.5	69.7	73.8	69.0	$18,212	$53	$18,159
Markham Elementary School	Public	K-5	165 Crescent Dr	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2152	296	21	14.1	10.5%	259 (87.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	94.5	43^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	97.2%		91.1	64^th of 1526 public elementary schools	95.8%	21	90.2	76.3	84.6	83.6	80.4	83.7	84.6	82.9	$18,279	$53	$18,226
Howe Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Broadmoor Ave	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2157	398	27	14.8	17.1%	318 (79.9%)	15 (3.8%)	10 (2.5%)	24 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.8%)	90	123^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	91.9%		90.9	72^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	95.3%	51	74.3	78.3	76.0	76.1	72.8	83.3	74.0	76.7	$18,316	$53	$18,263

Cities Near Zip Code 15228

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pittsburgh	0.33 mi	153	496^th
Bethel Park	2.6 mi	8	69^th
Carnegie	2.84 mi	2	560^th
Bridgeville	3.31 mi	3	307^th
South Park	5.76 mi	3	259^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.