For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 13,306 students in Beaver County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Beaver County, PA are Economy Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and South Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Beaver County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Beaver County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Economy Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
343 Ridgemont Dr
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9680
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9680
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harmony Road
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Midland El/ms
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
173 7th St
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 15th Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3420
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Highland Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Center Grange Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Gr: PK-2 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Beaver County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Beaver County, PA include Economy Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and South Side Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Beaver County?
9 public preschools are located in Beaver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver County?
Beaver County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Beaver County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Beaver County include: State Street Elementary School vs. Midland El/ms, State Street Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School, Midland El/ms vs. State Street Elementary School
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