For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,605 students in Allentown, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Allentown, PA are Muhlenberg Elementary School, Union Terrace Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allentown, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Allentown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Allentown, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muhlenberg Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 N 21st St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-4861
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-4861
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Union Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1939 W Union St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5481
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5481
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 W Susquehanna St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4461
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4461
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Mosser Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 S Dauphin St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5881
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5881
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
829 W Turner St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4801
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4801
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
517 N 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4700
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4700
Gr: PK-K | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
1394 Walnut St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4164
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4164
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2020 E Pennsylvania St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Allentown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allentown Secure Treatment Unt High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1560 Hanover Ave
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 433-9839
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 433-9839
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 54%
1402 W Walnut St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5441
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5441
Gr: K | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2020 East Pennsylvania St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Gr: PK-K | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
501-509 West Cedar Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 351-4310
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 351-4310
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
3201 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-1688
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-1688
Gr: K-5
307 W Emmaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4481
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4481
Gr: PK-K | 277 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Allentown, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Allentown, PA include Muhlenberg Elementary School, Union Terrace Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Allentown?
8 public preschools are located in Allentown.
What is the racial composition of students in Allentown?
Allentown public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Allentown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Allentown include: Union Terrace Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Union Terrace Elementary School
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