For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,280 students in New Cumberland, PA (there are , serving 550 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in New Cumberland, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in New Cumberland, PA are Fairview Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Cumberland, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in New Cumberland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Cumberland, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
516 7th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
New Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 8th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Cumberland, PA?
The top ranked public schools in New Cumberland, PA include Fairview Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in New Cumberland?
3 public schools are located in New Cumberland.
What percentage of students in New Cumberland go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in New Cumberland are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Cumberland?
New Cumberland public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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