For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,007 students in New Hope, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 429 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in New Hope, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in New Hope, PA are New Hope-solebury High School, New Hope-solebury Middle School and New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hope, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in New Hope have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Hope, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope-solebury High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
182 W Bridge St
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2028
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2028
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
New Hope-solebury Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
184 W Bridge St
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-0608
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-0608
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
186 West Bridge Street
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-8026
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-8026
Gr: 3-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Hope, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in New Hope, PA include New Hope-solebury High School, New Hope-solebury Middle School and New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Hope?
3 public schools are located in New Hope.
What percentage of students in New Hope go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in New Hope are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Hope?
New Hope public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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