For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,288 students in New Kensington, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in New Kensington, PA are Charles A Huston Middle School and Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Kensington, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in New Kensington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in New Kensington, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Grades: 7-12
| 885 students
New Kensington, Pennsylvania ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Grades: K-3
| 99 students
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Grades: K-3
| 240 students
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Grades: K-3
| 255 students
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in New Kensington, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in New Kensington, PA include Charles A Huston Middle School and Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Kensington?
2 public middle schools are located in New Kensington.
What is the racial composition of students in New Kensington?
New Kensington public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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