Best 16105 Pennsylvania Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,940 students in 16105, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 253 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 16105, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16105, PA are Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School, Neshannock Memorial Elementary School and Washington Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16105 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16105, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 16105, PA Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3834 Mitchell Rd
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5513
Gr: 7-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Neshannock Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3832 Mitchell Road
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 652-8709
Gr: K-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Washington Intrmd School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 East Euclid Avenue
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 656-4729
Gr: 3-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 16105, PA?
How many public schools are located in 16105?
3 public schools are located in 16105.
What percentage of students in 16105 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 16105 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16105?
16105 public schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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