For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 779 students in 15208, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15208, PA are Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 and Pittsburgh Westinghouse. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15208 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15208, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15208, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Reynolds St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-7870
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-7870
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Westinghouse
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 N. Murtland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3940
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3940
Gr: 6-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
15208, Pennsylvania 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Gr: K-5 | 280 students
3401 Milwaukee St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students
7430 Tioga Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Options Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
925 Brushton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 73%
7430 Tioga St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
7100 Hamilton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-4291
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-4291
Gr: PK
Pittsburgh Student Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
925 Brushton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7860
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7860
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1101 North Murtland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 665-3940
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 665-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 15208, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15208, PA include Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 and Pittsburgh Westinghouse.
How many public middle schools are located in 15208?
2 public middle schools are located in 15208.
What is the racial composition of students in 15208?
15208 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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