Best New Castle Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 329 students in New Castle, PA.

The top ranked public preschool in New Castle, PA is Union Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Castle, PA public preschool have an score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and score of 67% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in New Castle, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Union Memorial Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
:

Top 30%

500 S Scotland Ln
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683

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

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in New Castle, Pennsylvania

New Castle, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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 preschools in New Castle, PA?

The top ranked public preschools in New Castle, PA include Union Memorial Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in New Castle?

1 public preschools are located in New Castle.

What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?

New Castle public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).