For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,472 students in 16101, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16101, PA are Union Area Middle School, Shenango High School and Laurel 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 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16101, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Area Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Shenango High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Gr: 7-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
New Castle Junior High School
(Math: 11% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 16101, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16101, PA include Union Area Middle School, Shenango High School and Laurel 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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