For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,900 students in 16105, PA (there are , serving 253 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 16105, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16105, PA are Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School, Neshannock Memorial Elementary School and Washington Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16105 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16105, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16105, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3834 Mitchell Rd
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5513
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5513
Gr: 7-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Neshannock Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3832 Mitchell Road
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 652-8709
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 652-8709
Gr: K-6 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Washington Intrmd School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Euclid Avenue
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 656-4729
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 656-4729
Gr: 3-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16105, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16105, PA include Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School, Neshannock Memorial Elementary School and Washington Intrmd School.
How many public schools are located in 16105?
3 public schools are located in 16105.
What percentage of students in 16105 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 16105 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16105?
16105 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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