For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,212 students in 15136, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 746 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 15136, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 15136, PA are Montour Elementary School, Montour High School and Sto-rox Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15136 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 15136, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15136, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montour Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
221 Clever Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 489-8300
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 489-8300
Gr: K-4 | 1,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Montour High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 Clever Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 490-6500
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 490-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
298 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: 4-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Sto-rox Primary Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ewing Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Valley St
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: 7-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 15136, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 15136, PA include Montour Elementary School, Montour High School and Sto-rox Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 15136?
5 public schools are located in 15136.
What percentage of students in 15136 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 15136 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15136?
15136 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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