For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 668 students in New Wilmington, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Wilmington, PA are Wilmington Area Elementary School and Wilmington Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Wilmington, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Wilmington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Wilmington, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Wilmington Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | 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
Grades: 5-8
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Wilmington, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Wilmington, PA include Wilmington Area Elementary School and Wilmington Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Wilmington?
2 public elementary schools are located in New Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in New Wilmington?
New Wilmington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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