For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,642 students in 19602, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 19602, PA are Amanda E Stout Elementary School, Tyson-schoener Elementary School and Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19602 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19602, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19602, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amanda E Stout Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 S 10th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5815
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5815
Grades: PK-4
| 738 students
Rank: #22.
Tyson-schoener Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 S 5th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5951
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5951
Grades: PK-4
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Haak St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5760
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5760
Grades: PK-4
| 520 students
19602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Grades: 6-7
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 19602, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 19602, PA include Amanda E Stout Elementary School, Tyson-schoener Elementary School and Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 19602?
3 public preschools are located in 19602.
What is the racial composition of students in 19602?
19602 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% 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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