For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,492 students in North East, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in North East, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in North East, PA are North East High School, North East Intermediate Elementary School and North East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North East, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in North East have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 North East, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
North East Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Division Street
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
North East Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
50 E Division St
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: K-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in North East, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in North East, PA include North East High School, North East Intermediate Elementary School and North East Middle School.
How many public schools are located in North East?
4 public schools are located in North East.
What percentage of students in North East go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in North East are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in North East?
North East public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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