For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,647 students in 15212, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15212, PA are Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8, Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 and Pittsburgh Morrow K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15212 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15212, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15212, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1018 Peralta St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4115
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4115
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Davis Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-6600
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Provident Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Troy Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Gr: 2-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Gr: 3-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Pittsburgh King K-8
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Montgomery Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4160
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 15212, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15212, PA include Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8, Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 and Pittsburgh Morrow K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 15212?
6 public middle schools are located in 15212.
What is the racial composition of students in 15212?
15212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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