For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 499 students in 16142, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16142, PA are 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 elementary schools in zipcode 16142 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16142, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16142, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in 16142, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16142, PA include Wilmington Area Elementary School and Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16142?
2 public elementary schools are located in 16142.
What is the racial composition of students in 16142?
16142 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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