For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 963 students in Newport, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Newport, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Newport, PA are Newport High School, Newport Elementary School and Newport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Newport, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Newport, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 9
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 7-12
| 647 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newport, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Newport, PA include Newport High School, Newport Elementary School and Newport Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newport?
3 public schools are located in Newport.
What percentage of students in Newport go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Newport are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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