For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 931 students in Newport, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Newport, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newport, PA are Newport High School, Newport Elementary School and Newport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Newport, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newport, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Newport, PA include Newport High School, Newport Elementary School and Newport Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newport?
3 public schools are located in Newport.
What percentage of students in Newport go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Newport are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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