For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,230 students in New Brighton, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 50 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 Elementary School and New Brighton Area Middle 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 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in New Brighton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Brighton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Brighton Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-1050
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
New Brighton Area Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 843-1194
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 843-1194
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
New Brighton Area Middle School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 Elementary School and New Brighton Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in New Brighton?
3 public schools are located in New Brighton.
What percentage of students in New Brighton go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in New Brighton are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Brighton?
New Brighton public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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