Wilmington Area School District

300 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142-1016
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 956 students in Wilmington Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wilmington Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
956 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wilmington Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#280 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
38%
61%
55%
65-69%
57%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,273 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,614 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,273
$23,696
Spending / Student
$23,614
$23,119

Best Wilmington Area School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Area High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wilmington Area Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: K-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: 5-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilmington Area School District?
Wilmington Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 956 students.
What is the rank of Wilmington Area School District?
Wilmington Area School District is ranked #290 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington Area School District?
95% of Wilmington Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmington Area School District?
Wilmington Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wilmington Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,614 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 956 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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