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Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
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Best Lawrence County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 7,837 students in Lawrence County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, PA are Laurel Elementary School, Neshannock Memorial Elementary School and Union Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawrence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
223 Mccaslin Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-2673
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Neshannock Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3832 Mitchell Road
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 652-8709
Gr: K-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Union Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 S Scotland Ln
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
351 Mohawk School Road
New Castle, PA 16102
(724) 667-7782
Gr: K-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 Country Club Drive
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Shenango Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2501 Old Pittsburgh Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5566
Gr: K-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Wilmington Area Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: K-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Union Area Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hartman Intrmd School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Crescent Avenue & 4th Street
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Gr: 5-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mohawk Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
385 Mohawk School Rd
New Castle, PA 16102
(724) 667-7782
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Perry Lower Intrmd School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
619 Portersville Rd.
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Gr: 3-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: 5-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Washington Intrmd School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 East Euclid Avenue
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 656-4729
Gr: 3-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
New Castle Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
900 East Main St.
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4735
Gr: K-2 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
North Side Primary School
Orchard & North Streets
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Gr: K-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, PA include Laurel Elementary School, Neshannock Memorial Elementary School and Union Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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