Best 16101 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,200 students in 16101, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 189 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 16101, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top ranked public schools in 16101, PA are Laurel Elementary School, Laurel High School and Union Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 16101 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16101, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).