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Best New Kensington Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,675 students in New Kensington, PA (there are , serving 271 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in New Kensington, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in New Kensington, PA are Bon Air Elementary School, Burrell High School and Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Kensington, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in New Kensington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in New Kensington, PA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3260 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
Gr: K-3 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Burrell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Stevenson Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Martin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Seventh Street Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
Gr: PK-K | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2880 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1483
Gr: 4-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Charles A Huston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Gr: 3-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Gr: 7-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Berkey School
1739 Victoria Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
Gr: 1-2 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in New Kensington, Pennsylvania

New Kensington, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Edgewood School (Closed 2004)
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Gr: K-3 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Fort Crawford School (Closed 2015)
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Gr: K-3 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Greenwald Memorial School (Closed 2015)
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Gr: K-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Valley Middle School (Closed 2015)
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in New Kensington, PA?
The top ranked public schools in New Kensington, PA include Bon Air Elementary School, Burrell High School and Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center.
How many public schools are located in New Kensington?
9 public schools are located in New Kensington.
What percentage of students in New Kensington go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in New Kensington are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Kensington?
New Kensington public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in New Kensington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New Kensington include: Burrell High School vs. Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Burrell High School

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