For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,254 students in 15235, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15235, PA are Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship, Linton Middle School and Life Male Steam Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15235 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15235, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15235, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Gr: K-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Linton Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Aster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 795-3000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 795-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Penn Center East
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Gr: 6-10 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 15235, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15235, PA include Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship, Linton Middle School and Life Male Steam Academy Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15235?
3 public middle schools are located in 15235.
What is the racial composition of students in 15235?
15235 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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