For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 488 students in Washington County, PA. The top-ranked public preschool in Washington County, PA is Bethlehem-center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, PA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem-center Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
194 Crawford Rd
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, PA include Bethlehem-center Elementary School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
1 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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