For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,286 students in 15226, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15226, PA are Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 and Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15226 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15226, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15226, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Gr: PK-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 15226, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15226, PA include Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 and Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 15226?
4 public middle schools are located in 15226.
What is the racial composition of students in 15226?
15226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% 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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