For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,200 students in 16101, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 189 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 16101, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 16101, PA are Laurel High School, Laurel Elementary School and Union Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16101 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16101, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16101, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 Mccaslin Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-2673
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-2673
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Union Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Scotland Ln
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Union Area High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Shenango Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 Old Pittsburgh Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5566
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5566
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Shenango High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Ellwood Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5537
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5537
Grades: 7-12
| 434 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Grades: 7-8
| 163 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Union Area Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #99.
New Castle Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 732 students
Rank: #1010.
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 Phelps Way
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-3583
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-3583
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #1111.
New Castle Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
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
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4735
Grades: K-2
| 778 students
16101, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 Cunningham Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720
Grades: 7-8
| 674 students
420 Fern St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4815
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4815
Grades: PK
| n/a students
326 Laurel Blvd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738
Grades: 1-3
| 266 students
New Castle Youth Dev Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1745 Frew Mill Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
831 Harrison St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750
Grades: 1-3
| 280 students
708 W Washington St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753
Grades: 1-3
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16101, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16101, PA include Laurel High School, Laurel Elementary School and Union Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 16101?
12 public schools are located in 16101.
What percentage of students in 16101 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 16101 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16101?
16101 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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