For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,451 students in New Cumberland, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 550 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in New Cumberland, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in New Cumberland, PA are Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Cumberland, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in New Cumberland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Cumberland, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 7th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
Gr: K-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
New Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 8th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
Gr: 7-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 938-9577
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 938-9577
Gr: 5-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Cumberland, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in New Cumberland, PA include Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in New Cumberland?
3 public schools are located in New Cumberland.
What percentage of students in New Cumberland go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in New Cumberland are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Cumberland?
New Cumberland public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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