For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 386 students in New Providence, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in New Providence, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in New Providence, PA is Providence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Providence, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in New Providence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Providence, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
137 Truce Rd
New Providence, PA 17560
(717) 786-3582
New Providence, PA 17560
(717) 786-3582
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Providence, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in New Providence, PA include Providence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Providence?
1 public schools are located in New Providence.
What percentage of students in New Providence go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in New Providence are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Providence?
New Providence public schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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