For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 963 students in 17074, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 17074, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17074, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 17074 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17074, PA 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 17074, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: 6-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
17074, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 9
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: 7-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17074, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17074, PA include Newport High School, Newport Elementary School and Newport Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17074?
3 public schools are located in 17074.
What percentage of students in 17074 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 17074 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17074?
17074 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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