Best Schools in New Castle, PA
New Castle, PA has a total of 28 schools including 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 11,340 students attend New Castle, PA schools. On average, schools in New Castle score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Castle greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in New Castle, PA
New Castle, PA has 11 high schools with 4,139 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in New Castle score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Castle greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wilmington Area Hs
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
2. Laurel Hs
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Laurel Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students
3. Shenango Hs
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Shenango Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 468 Students
4. Mohawk Shs
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Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students
5. Union Area Hs
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Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
6. Neshannock Jshs
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Neshannock Township Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 537 Students
7. Lincoln Jshs
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Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 672 Students
8. New Castle Shs
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New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
9. Lawrence County Ctc
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Lawrence County Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Castle, PA
New Castle, PA has 6 middle schools with 1,974 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in New Castle score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Castle don't meet expectations.
1. Mohawk Jhs
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Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 346 Students
2. Union Area Ms
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Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
3. Laurel Ms
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Laurel Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 161 Students
4. Hartman Intrmd Sch
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Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 263 Students
5. Wilmington Area Ms
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 323 Students
6. New Castle Jhs
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New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Castle, PA
New Castle, PA has 11 elementary schools with 5,227 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in New Castle score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Castle greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wilmington Area El Sch
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 350 Students
2. Shenango El Sch
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Shenango Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 528 Students
3. Union Memorial El Sch
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Union Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
4. Laurel El Sch
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Laurel Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 496 Students
5. Neshannock Memorial El Sch
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Neshannock Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 663 Students
6. Mohawk El Sch
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Mohawk Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 670 Students
7. Washington Intrmd Sch
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New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 714 Students
8. North Side Primary School
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Ellwood City Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 364 Students
9. New Castle Christian Academy
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New Castle Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students
10. Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
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New Castle Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 775 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Castle, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Castle, PA has a total population of 50,748 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Castle, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Castle, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Castle, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Castle, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit New Castle, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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