For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,376 students in Pottstown, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pottstown, PA are Lincoln Elementary School, Barth Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottstown, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Pottstown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pottstown, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
461 N York St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6646
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6646
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Barth Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
467 W Walnut St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6675
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6675
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
970 N Franklin St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6641
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6641
Gr: PK-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Pottstown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
920 Morris St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6635
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6635
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pottstown, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pottstown, PA include Lincoln Elementary School, Barth Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pottstown?
4 public preschools are located in Pottstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottstown?
Pottstown public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pottstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pottstown include: Rupert Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Rupert Elementary School
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