For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,062 students in New Cumberland, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in New Cumberland, PA is Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Cumberland, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Cumberland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Cumberland, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 7th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1321
Gr: K-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 938-9577
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 938-9577
Gr: 5-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in New Cumberland, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Cumberland, PA include Hillside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Cumberland?
2 public elementary schools are located in New Cumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in New Cumberland?
New Cumberland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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