For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,308 students in New Brighton, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in New Brighton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in New Brighton, PA are New Brighton Area High School, New Brighton Area MiddleSchool and New Brighton Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Brighton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in New Brighton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Brighton, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Brighton Area High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3202 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-1050
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
New Brighton Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Penn Ave
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
New Brighton Area Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 843-1194
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 843-1194
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Brighton, PA?
The top ranked public schools in New Brighton, PA include New Brighton Area High School, New Brighton Area MiddleSchool and New Brighton Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Brighton, PA?
3 public schools are located in New Brighton, PA.
What percentage of students in New Brighton, PA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in New Brighton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Brighton, PA?
New Brighton, PA public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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