For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,387 students in 19601, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 19601, PA are Glenside Elementary School, Lauers Park Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19601 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19601, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19601, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Glenside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lackawanna St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5913
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5913
Grades: PK-4
| 263 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lauers Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 N 2nd St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5960
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5960
Grades: PK-4
| 566 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Clinton Street
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5904
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5904
Grades: PK-4
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5896
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5896
Grades: PK-4
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Tenth & Penn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Penn St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 320-6994
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 320-6994
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
19601, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Lackawanna St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5280
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5280
Grades: 6
| 288 students
I-lead Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Penn Street
Reading, PA 19601
(855) 453-2327
Reading, PA 19601
(855) 453-2327
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 19601, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 19601, PA include Glenside Elementary School, Lauers Park Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 19601?
5 public preschools are located in 19601.
What is the racial composition of students in 19601?
19601 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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