For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 703 students in Potter County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Potter County, PA are Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Northern Potter Childrens School and Austin Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Potter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Potter Childrens School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
745 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7563
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7563
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Austin Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
27 Bridge St
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Potter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Bridge Street
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Potter County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Potter County, PA include Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Northern Potter Childrens School and Austin Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Potter County?
4 public preschools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% 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 Potter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Potter County include: Oswayo Valley Elementary School vs. Northern Potter Childrens School, Northern Potter Childrens School vs. Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Northern Potter Childrens School vs. Austin Area Elementary School
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