For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,121 students in Delaware County, PA. The top-ranked public preschools in Delaware County, PA are Vision Academy Charter School, Stetser Elementary School and Main Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Delaware County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vision Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
153 Penn Blvd
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Stetser Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
808 E 17th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3795
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3795
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Main Street School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
704 Main St
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3685
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3685
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Chester Upland School Of Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Washington Avenue
Prospect Park, PA 19076
(610) 957-5401
Prospect Park, PA 19076
(610) 957-5401
Gr: K | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
1 School Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Gr: K | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
3200 State Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 284-7992
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 284-7992
Gr: K | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Delaware County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Delaware County, PA include Vision Academy Charter School, Stetser Elementary School and Main Street School. Delaware County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public preschools are located in Delaware County?
8 public preschools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Delaware County include: Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center vs. Kindergarten Academy, Kindergarten Academy vs. Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center, Stetser Elementary School vs. Main Street School
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