For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 338 students in New Castle, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in New Castle, PA is Union Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, PA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in New Castle, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 338 students
New Castle, 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 preschools in New Castle, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in New Castle, PA include Union Memorial Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Castle?
1 public preschools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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