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Best 16101 Pennsylvania Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,957 students in 16101, PA.

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

Public elementary schools in zipcode 16101 have an score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16101, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 16101, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Laurel Elementary School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
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223 Mccaslin Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-2673

Gr: K-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Union Memorial Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
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500 S Scotland Ln
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683

Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #33.

Shenango Elementary School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
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2501 Old Pittsburgh Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5566

Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #44.

Union Area Middle School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
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2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501

Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #55.

New Castle Junior High School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
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310 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700

Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: n/an/a

Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center

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900 East Main St.
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4735

Gr: K-2 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 16101 Pennsylvania

16101, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Ben Franklin Junior High School (Closed 2006)

815 Cunningham Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720

Gr: 7-8 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 22%

Croton Pre-kdg Center (Closed 2023)

420 Fern St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4815

Gr: PK

John F Kennedy School (Closed 2015)

326 Laurel Blvd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738

Gr: 1-3 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

New Castle Youth Dev Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1745 Frew Mill Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330

Thaddeus Stevens School (Closed 2015)

831 Harrison St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750

Gr: 1-3 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

West Side School (Closed 2015)

708 W Washington St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753

Gr: 1-3 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16101, PA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 16101, PA include Laurel Elementary School, Union Memorial Elementary School and Shenango Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 16101?

6 public elementary schools are located in 16101.

What is the racial composition of students in 16101?

16101 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).