For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,288 students in 15068, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15068, PA are Charles A Huston Middle School and Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15068 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15068, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15068, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles A Huston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Gr: 7-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
15068, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Gr: K-3 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Gr: K-3 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Gr: K-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 15068, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15068, PA include Charles A Huston Middle School and Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15068?
2 public middle schools are located in 15068.
What is the racial composition of students in 15068?
15068 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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