For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 344 students in New Columbia, PA.
The top-ranked public school in New Columbia, PA is White Deer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Columbia, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in New Columbia have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Columbia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Deer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
631 New Columbia Rd
New Columbia, PA 17856
(570) 742-7614
New Columbia, PA 17856
(570) 742-7614
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Columbia, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in New Columbia, PA include White Deer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Columbia?
1 public schools are located in New Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in New Columbia?
New Columbia public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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