For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 413 students in Portage, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in Portage, PA is Portage Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, PA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Portage have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Portage, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Area Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
84 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Portage, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
84 Mountain Avenue
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: 4-7
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Portage, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Portage, PA include Portage Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Portage?
1 public preschools are located in Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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