For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 943 students in New Wilmington, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in New Wilmington, PA are Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School, Wilmington Area Elementary School and Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Wilmington, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in New Wilmington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Wilmington, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: 7-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Wilmington Area Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: K-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: 5-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Wilmington, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in New Wilmington, PA include Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School, Wilmington Area Elementary School and Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Wilmington?
3 public schools are located in New Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in New Wilmington?
New Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.