For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,762 students in New Kensington, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 214 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in New Kensington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in New Kensington, PA are Burrell High School, Bon Air Elementary School and Stewart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Kensington, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in New Kensington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Kensington, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burrell High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3260 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
Grades: K-3
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1483
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1483
Grades: 4-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Westmoreland Ctc
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Stevenson Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: #55.
Charles A Huston MiddleSchool
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
Martin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seventh Street Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
Grades: PK-K
| 201 students
Rank: #77.
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Grades: 3-6
| 606 students
Rank: #88.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Grades: 7-12
| 890 students
Rank: n/an/a
1739 Victoria Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
Grades: 1-2
| 302 students
New Kensington, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Grades: K-3
| 99 students
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Grades: K-3
| 240 students
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Grades: K-3
| 255 students
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Kensington, PA?
The top ranked public schools in New Kensington, PA include Burrell High School, Bon Air Elementary School and Stewart Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Kensington, PA?
9 public schools are located in New Kensington, PA.
What percentage of students in New Kensington, PA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in New Kensington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Kensington, PA?
New Kensington, PA public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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