For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,005 students in New Wilmington, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in New Wilmington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in New Wilmington, PA are Wilmington Area Elementary School, Wilmington Area High School and Wilmington Area MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Wilmington, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in New Wilmington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Wilmington, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Grades: K-4
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Wilmington Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Wilmington, PA?
The top ranked public schools in New Wilmington, PA include Wilmington Area Elementary School, Wilmington Area High School and Wilmington Area MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in New Wilmington, PA?
3 public schools are located in New Wilmington, PA.
What percentage of students in New Wilmington, PA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in New Wilmington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Wilmington, PA?
New Wilmington, PA public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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