For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,792 students in Somerset County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Somerset County, PA are North Star Central Elementary School, Windber Elementary School and Shanksville-stonycreek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Somerset County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Central Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Morris Ave
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-5627
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-5627
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Shanksville-stonycreek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
172 Turkeyfoot Rd
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
105 New Centerville Rd
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-6677
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-6677
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Somerset County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Somerset County, PA include North Star Central Elementary School, Windber Elementary School and Shanksville-stonycreek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Somerset County?
5 public preschools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Somerset County include: Windber Elementary School vs. North Star Central Elementary School
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