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Top 5 Best 16101 Pennsylvania Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,957 students in 16101, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16101, PA are Laurel Elementary School, Union Memorial Elementary School and Shenango Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 16101 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16101, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 16101, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
223 Mccaslin Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-2673
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Union Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 S Scotland Ln
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Shenango Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2501 Old Pittsburgh Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5566
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Union Area Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #55.
New Castle Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 East Main St.
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4735
Grades: K-2
| 778 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 16101 Pennsylvania

16101, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
815 Cunningham Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720
Grades: 7-8
| 674 students
420 Fern St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4815
Grades: PK
| n/a students
326 Laurel Blvd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738
Grades: 1-3
| 266 students
1745 Frew Mill Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
831 Harrison St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750
Grades: 1-3
| 280 students
708 W Washington St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753
Grades: 1-3
| 231 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16101, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16101, PA include Laurel Elementary School, Union Memorial Elementary School and Shenango Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16101?
6 public elementary schools are located in 16101.
What is the racial composition of students in 16101?
16101 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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