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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15238


At a glance
5
Schools
3,840
Students
5
5-star schools
Top rankedFairview Elementary School1st of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools
Biggest riser
Hartwood Elementary School up 17 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Hartwood Elementary School 11.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
Summary:

The 15238 zip code area is home to 5 exceptional schools in the Fox Chapel Area School District, including 3 top-ranked elementary schools, 1 highly-regarded middle school, and 1 prestigious high school. These schools consistently demonstrate outstanding academic performance, with students achieving proficiency rates well above state averages on standardized tests.

Among the standout schools in this area, Fairview Elementary School shines as the #1 ranked elementary school in Pennsylvania, boasting an impressive 96.1% proficiency rate in Math and 91.7% in English Language Arts. OHara Elementary School also ranks among the top 15 elementary schools in the state, with strong proficiency rates of 87.8% in Math and 85.9% in English Language Arts. At the high school level, Fox Chapel Area High School stands out, ranking 4th in Pennsylvania and boasting exceptional Keystone Exam proficiency rates, a high graduation rate, and a low dropout rate.

The schools in this area benefit from significant investment, with per-student spending ranging from $20,014 to $25,795, and low student-teacher ratios between 11.1 and 13.7 students per teacher. This level of resources and support appears to contribute to the outstanding academic performance of these schools, making the 15238 zip code an exceptional area for families seeking a high-quality education for their children.

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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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