For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 943 students in 16142, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 66 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 16142, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16142, PA are Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School, Wilmington Area Elementary School and Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16142 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16142, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16142, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: 7-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Wilmington Area Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: K-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: 5-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16142, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16142, PA include Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School, Wilmington Area Elementary School and Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 16142?
3 public schools are located in 16142.
What percentage of students in 16142 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 16142 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16142?
16142 public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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