For the 2024 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public preschools serving 6,271 students in Pennsylvania.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Pennsylvania are Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Elk Valley Elementary School and Carl G Renn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Pennsylvania (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Grades: PK-4
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Carl G Renn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
183 School Lane
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Windber Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 Sugar Maple Dr
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
David Leech Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Siberian Ave
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Northern Bedford Co Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
Marvine Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 Livingston St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #88.
Forest City Regional Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Susquehanna Street
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #99.
Midland El/ms
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
173 7th St
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #1010.
Tidioute Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 Main St
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Grades: PK-12
| 290 students
Rank: #1111.
Carbondale Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Grades: PK-6
| 689 students
Rank: #1212.
Harding School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Lincoln Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
831 E 31st St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1414.
Rhawnhurst School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7809 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1515.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1921 E Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Pennsylvania include Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Elk Valley Elementary School and Carl G Renn Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
15 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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