For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,628 students in 15068, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 271 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 15068, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 15068, PA are Bon Air Elementary School, Burrell High School and Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15068 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 15068, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 15068, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3260 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
Gr: K-3 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Burrell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Stevenson Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Martin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seventh Street Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
Gr: PK-K | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1483
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1483
Gr: 4-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Charles A Huston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Gr: 3-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Gr: 7-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
1739 Victoria Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
Gr: 1-2 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 15068, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 15068, PA include Bon Air Elementary School, Burrell High School and Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center.
How many public schools are located in 15068?
9 public schools are located in 15068.
What percentage of students in 15068 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 15068 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15068?
15068 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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