For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 983 students in 16142, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 66 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 16142, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 16142, PA are Wilmington Area High School, Wilmington Area Elementary School and Wilmington Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16142 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16142, PA 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), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16142, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Wilmington Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Grades: K-4
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Grades: 5-8
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16142, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16142, PA include Wilmington Area High School, Wilmington Area Elementary School and Wilmington Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 16142?
3 public schools are located in 16142.
What percentage of students in 16142 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 16142 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16142?
16142 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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