For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,432 students in 16428, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 90 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 16428, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16428, PA are North East High School, North East Elementary School and North East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16428 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16428, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16428, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
North East Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Division Street
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
North East Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16428, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16428, PA include North East High School, North East Elementary School and North East Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 16428?
3 public schools are located in 16428.
What percentage of students in 16428 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 16428 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16428?
16428 public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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