For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,411 students in 19601, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 19601, PA are Lauers Park Elementary School, Glenside Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19601 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19601, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19601, PA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lauers Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 N 2nd St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5960
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glenside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lackawanna St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5913
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5913
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Clinton Street
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5904
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5904
Gr: PK-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5896
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5896
Gr: PK-4 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Tenth & Penn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Penn St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 320-6994
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 320-6994
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 19601, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 19601, PA include Lauers Park Elementary School, Glenside Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 19601?
5 public preschools are located in 19601.
What is the racial composition of students in 19601?
19601 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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