For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 862 students in Elk County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Elk County, PA are Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and South St Marys Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnsonburg Area Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1356 Wilcox Rd
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2577
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2577
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
South St Marys Street Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
370 S Saint Marys St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Elk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19073 Bennetts Valley Highway
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-5481
Weedville, PA 15868
(814) 787-5481
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elk County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Elk County, PA include Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and South St Marys Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elk County?
2 public preschools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elk County include: Johnsonburg Area Elementary School vs. South St Marys Street Elementary School, South St Marys Street Elementary School vs. Johnsonburg Area Elementary School
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