📍 Zip Code 15217 · Pittsburgh, PA

School District for Zip Code 15217

Pittsburgh Public Schools · 5/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Public Schools
📍 Allegheny County, PA · Zip Code 15217
5/10
Rating
21,000
Students
54
Schools
14:1
Student/Teacher
Average Squirrel Hill. Above-average for PPS. Per-pupil spending: $20,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 15217

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~388 students
Academic Rating6/10 — Good
6
Rating
Good
📚
Lincoln Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~776 students
Academic Rating4/10 — Average
4
Rating
Average
🎓
Lincoln High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,164 students
Academic Rating5/10 — Average
5
Rating
Average
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment21,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools54National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio14:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating5/10 — AverageBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Pittsburgh Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 15217?▼
Zip code 15217 is served by Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County). The district serves approximately 21,000 students across 54 schools and has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average).
What schools are in zip code 15217?▼
Zip code 15217 is served by Pittsburgh Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Washington Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 6/10), middle school is Lincoln Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 4/10), and high school is Lincoln High School (Grades 9-12, rating 5/10).
Is Pittsburgh Public Schools a good school district?▼
Pittsburgh Public Schools has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average). Squirrel Hill. Above-average for PPS. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and spends approximately $20,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 15217?▼
Contact Pittsburgh Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Pittsburgh Public Schools
Pittsburgh Public Schools serves zip code 15217 and surrounding areas in Allegheny County, PA. The district operates 54 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 21,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and per-pupil spending of $20,000/year, Pittsburgh Public Schools receives an overall academic rating of 5/10 (Average) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs at or near the state average.