For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,087 students in Westmoreland County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, PA are Mellon Elementary School, Stanwood Elementary School and Fort Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Westmoreland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mellon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Stanwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Arona Rd
New Stanton, PA 15672
(724) 838-4000
New Stanton, PA 15672
(724) 838-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Fort Allen Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Baltzer Meyer Pike
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2501
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2501
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
West Hempfield Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
469 Wendel Road
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2780
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Laurel Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Education Lane
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 235-2723
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 235-2723
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Jeannette Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Gr: PK-6 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Martin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seventh Street Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
Gr: PK-K | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Monessen El Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Rostraver St
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Westmoreland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box C
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
616 1st Street Ext
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3716
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3716
Gr: 3-5 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
238 Stewart St
Salina, PA 15680
(724) 697-4571
Salina, PA 15680
(724) 697-4571
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
840 Bovardluxor Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rr 1 Box 157
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-4981
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-4981
Gr: K-1 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 3%
555 Rial Ln
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
555 Rial Lane
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Gr: K-2 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Gr: K-3 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Gr: K-3 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Gr: K-3 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1368 Middletown Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2301
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
15020 Ardara Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Gr: K-5 | 279 students
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 527-1591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 527-1591
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
800 Florida Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1141 Airport Road
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
114 Education Ln
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 238-4034
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 238-4034
Gr: PK-12
314 Loyalhanna School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-6751
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-6751
Gr: K-1 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
314 Pittsburgh St
New Derry, PA 15671
(724) 694-5771
New Derry, PA 15671
(724) 694-5771
Gr: K-1 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
3170 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Gr: K-2 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1015 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rr 1 Box 101
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Gr: K-4 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 3%
2414 School Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: K-1 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
780 Brush Hill Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Gr: K-4 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
South West Secure Trtmnt Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 94
Torrance, PA 15779
(724) 459-1034
Torrance, PA 15779
(724) 459-1034
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2358 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2031
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2031
Gr: 7-8 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Gr: 3-6 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, PA include Mellon Elementary School, Stanwood Elementary School and Fort Allen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Westmoreland County?
8 public preschools are located in Westmoreland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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