For the 2026 school year, there are 18 blue ribbon public preschools serving 7,252 students in Pennsylvania.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Pennsylvania are Economy Elementary School, Saltsburg Elementary School and David Leech Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Pennsylvania (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.
Saltsburg Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 Trojan Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-3556
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-3556
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
David Leech Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Siberian Ave
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northern Bedford Co Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Windber Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 Sugar Maple Dr
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Carl G Renn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
183 School Lane
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Tidioute Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
241 Main St
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Forest City Regional Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Susquehanna Street
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Everett Area Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 E 1st Ave
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Rhawnhurst School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7809 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
831 E 31st St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Carbondale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Gr: PK-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Marvine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Livingston St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Harding School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Lincoln Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1921 E Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Pennsylvania include Economy Elementary School, Saltsburg Elementary School and David Leech Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
18 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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