For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 985 students in Perry County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Perry County, PA are Blain Elementary School, Carroll Elementary School and New Bloomfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Blain Rd
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6670 Spring Rd
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
New Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 West High St
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hidden Valley Emotional Support Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2606 Shermans Valley Rd
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Po Box 9
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 7-12
| 647 students
Oriental Rd South Of Route 235
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Grades: K-3
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Perry County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Perry County, PA include Blain Elementary School, Carroll Elementary School and New Bloomfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Perry County?
3 public preschools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Perry County include: New Bloomfield Elementary School vs. Carroll Elementary School, Carroll Elementary School vs. New Bloomfield Elementary School
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