For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,665 students in Mckean County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mckean County, PA are Otto-eldred Elementary School, Smethport Area Elementary School and Port Allegany Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckean County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Mckean County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mckean County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otto-eldred Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Bennett Street
Eldred, PA 16731
(814) 817-1380
Eldred, PA 16731
(814) 817-1380
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Smethport Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Port Allegany Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Clyde Lynch Dr
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-9557
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-9557
Gr: PK-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
265 Constitution Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Gr: PK-2 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mckean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 7267
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Gr: 1-5 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mckean County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mckean County, PA include Otto-eldred Elementary School, Smethport Area Elementary School and Port Allegany Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mckean County?
4 public preschools are located in Mckean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckean County?
Mckean County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mckean County include: Port Allegany Elementary School vs. Smethport Area Elementary School, George Blaisdell Elementary School vs. Otto-eldred Elementary School, Otto-eldred Elementary School vs. Smethport Area Elementary School
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