For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,439 students in 16101, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16101, PA are Union Area Middle School, Shenango High School and Laurel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 16101 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16101, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16101, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Area Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Shenango High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Ellwood Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5537
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5537
Gr: 7-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Gr: 7-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
New Castle Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
16101, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
815 Cunningham Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720
Gr: 7-8 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 22%
326 Laurel Blvd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738
Gr: 1-3 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
New Castle Youth Dev Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1745 Frew Mill Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330
831 Harrison St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750
Gr: 1-3 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
708 W Washington St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753
Gr: 1-3 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 16101, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16101, PA include Union Area Middle School, Shenango High School and Laurel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16101?
4 public middle schools are located in 16101.
What is the racial composition of students in 16101?
16101 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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