Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15089

Summary:

The 15089 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, West Newton Elementary School, which serves grades K-4 and is part of the Yough School District. With a total enrollment of 159 students, West Newton Elementary consistently outperforms both district and state averages on PSSA assessments, earning exceptional proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts.

West Newton Elementary's academic excellence is further evidenced by its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 suggests a favorable learning environment with more individualized attention. Additionally, West Newton Elementary's higher-than-average spending of $16,713 per student indicates a strong commitment to investing in resources and programming to support student success.

Despite having a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 49.69%, West Newton Elementary is still able to achieve outstanding academic outcomes, demonstrating the school's ability to provide equitable access to educational opportunities. This combination of academic excellence, resource allocation, and support for economically disadvantaged students makes West Newton Elementary a standout institution in the 15089 zip code, providing a high-quality education and fostering the growth and development of its diverse student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Newton Elementary School	Public	K-4	1208 Vine Street	West Newton	15089	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 872-5877	162	15	10.7	46.9%	149 (92.0%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.6%)	90.5	81^st of 1526 public elementary schools	94.7%		84.1	212^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.2%	131	70.0	95.0	80.0	100.0	100.0	83.3	90.0	86.0	$16,713	$1,556	$15,156

Cities Near Zip Code 15089

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Newton	2.36 mi	1	23^rd
Ruffs Dale	2.99 mi	2	293^rd
Herminie	4.12 mi	2	529^th
Belle Vernon	5.29 mi	4	278^th
New Stanton	6.43 mi	2	126^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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