For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,439 students in 16101, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 16101, PA are Shenango High School, Laurel Middle School and Union Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 16101 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16101, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16101, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shenango High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Ellwood Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5537
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5537
Grades: 7-12
| 434 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Grades: 7-8
| 163 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Union Area Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
New Castle Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
16101, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 Cunningham Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720
Grades: 7-8
| 674 students
420 Fern St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4815
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4815
Grades: PK
| n/a students
326 Laurel Blvd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738
Grades: 1-3
| 266 students
New Castle Youth Dev Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1745 Frew Mill Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
831 Harrison St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750
Grades: 1-3
| 280 students
708 W Washington St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753
Grades: 1-3
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 16101, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 16101, PA include Shenango High School, Laurel Middle School and Union Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16101?
4 public middle schools are located in 16101.
What is the racial composition of students in 16101?
16101 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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