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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 15089

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School

181

Students

Top rankedWest Newton Elementary School217^th of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools

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Summary:

The 15089 zip code is home to one exceptional elementary school, West Newton Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in Pennsylvania. This standout institution serves students from the Yough School District and is known for its exceptional academic achievements, exceptional science performance, and effective resource allocation.

West Newton Elementary School has a long-standing reputation for excellence, earning a ranking of 217 out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year and a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024. The school's academic performance is truly exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, the school achieved an impressive 100% proficiency in PSSA Science for all grades and 4th grade, outshining its peers.

Despite having a relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 46.91%, West Newton Elementary School continues to deliver exceptional educational outcomes for its students. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7 and high per-student spending of $19,097 in the 2022-2023 school year may contribute to its ability to provide a high-quality education and effectively support student learning. Overall, West Newton Elementary School stands out as a model of academic excellence and a testament to the power of effective resource allocation and student-centered teaching.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)			PSSA English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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/reduced lunch (2023-24)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 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	181	15	12.0	46.9%	166 (91.7%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)	84.1	217^th of 1511 public elementary schools	85.6%		90.5	81^st of 1526 public elementary schools	94.7%	136	71.4	77.1	74.3	68.5	68.6	68.6	$19,311	$1,150	$18,161

Cities Near Zip Code 15089

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Newton	2.36 mi	1	83^rd
Ruffs Dale	2.99 mi	2	414^th
Herminie	4.12 mi	2	393^rd
Belle Vernon	5.29 mi	4	425^th
New Stanton	6.43 mi	2	146^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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