For the 2025 school year, there are 5 magnet public preschools serving 2,473 students in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Pennsylvania are Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Pennsylvania (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11748 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Pennsylvania include Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
5 magnet public preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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