For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,049 students in New Kensington, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Kensington, PA are Bon Air Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Charles A Huston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Kensington, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Kensington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Kensington, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3260 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1463
Gr: K-3 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Leechburg Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1483
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1483
Gr: 4-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Charles A Huston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Gr: 3-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
1739 Victoria Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
Gr: 1-2 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
New Kensington, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Gr: K-3 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Gr: K-3 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Gr: K-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
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 elementary schools in New Kensington, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Kensington, PA include Bon Air Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School and Charles A Huston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Kensington?
5 public elementary schools are located in New Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in New Kensington?
New Kensington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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