The most improved public preschools in Pennsylvania are Frank Anne School, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 82
549
Avg. Improved Rank: 206
Most Improved Public Preschools in Pennsylvania (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Frank Anne School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +549
(from 1,708 to 1,159)
(from 1,708 to 1,159)
Grades: PK-5
2000 Bowler St
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3070
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3070
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +473
(from 1,758 to 1,285)
(from 1,758 to 1,285)
Grades: PK-5
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +422
(from 1,221 to 799)
(from 1,221 to 799)
Grades: PK-8
1 Alger St
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Rank: #44.
Homeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +394
(from 2,053 to 1,659)
(from 2,053 to 1,659)
Grades: PK-3
4315 Eliza St
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Rank: #55.
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +378
(from 2,113 to 1,735)
(from 2,113 to 1,735)
Grades: PK-5
6502 Lilac St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Rank: #66.
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +348
(from 2,025 to 1,677)
(from 2,025 to 1,677)
Grades: PK-5
5799 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Rank: #77.
Fawn Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +317
(from 1,043 to 726)
(from 1,043 to 726)
Grades: PK-4
504 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Rank: #88.
Tussey Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +291
(from 1,637 to 1,346)
(from 1,637 to 1,346)
Grades: PK-4
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Rank: #99.
Blairsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +259
(from 1,605 to 1,346)
(from 1,605 to 1,346)
Grades: PK-5
106 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8883
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8883
Rank: #1010.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +242
(from 1,916 to 1,674)
(from 1,916 to 1,674)
Grades: PK-8
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Rank: #1111.
Weatherly Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +241
(from 1,781 to 1,540)
(from 1,781 to 1,540)
Grades: PK-5
602 6th St
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-8687
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-8687
Rank: #1212.
David Leech Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +211
(from 949 to 738)
(from 949 to 738)
Grades: PK-5
200 Siberian Ave
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Rank: #1313.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +193
(from 1,320 to 1,127)
(from 1,320 to 1,127)
Grades: PK-5
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3141
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3141
Rank: #1414.
Rhawnhurst School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +180
(from 2,304 to 2,124)
(from 2,304 to 2,124)
Grades: PK-5
7809 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Rank: #1515.
Pittsburgh Concord K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +178
(from 2,012 to 1,834)
(from 2,012 to 1,834)
Grades: PK-5
2350 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Rank: #1616.
Ross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +176
(from 1,797 to 1,621)
(from 1,797 to 1,621)
Grades: PK-5
840 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Rank: #1717.
Jeannette Mckee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +173
(from 1,881 to 1,708)
(from 1,881 to 1,708)
Grades: PK-6
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Rank: #1818.
Barth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +157
(from 2,215 to 2,058)
(from 2,215 to 2,058)
Grades: PK-4
467 W Walnut St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6675
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6675
Rank: #1919.
Kirkbride Eliza B School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +156
(from 2,180 to 2,024)
(from 2,180 to 2,024)
Grades: PK-8
1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Rank: #2020.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +155
(from 1,908 to 1,753)
(from 1,908 to 1,753)
Grades: PK-8
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Rank: #2121.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +152
(from 1,620 to 1,468)
(from 1,620 to 1,468)
Grades: PK-5
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Rank: #2222.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +142
(from 2,455 to 2,313)
(from 2,455 to 2,313)
Grades: PK-5
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Rank: #2323.
Mellon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +139
(from 1,089 to 950)
(from 1,089 to 950)
Grades: PK-5
559 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Rank: #2424.
Loesche William H School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +134
(from 1,708 to 1,574)
(from 1,708 to 1,574)
Grades: PK-5
595 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Rank: #2525.
Smethport Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +133
(from 1,144 to 1,011)
(from 1,144 to 1,011)
Grades: PK-6
414 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Rank: #2626.
Tidioute Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +120
(from 1,797 to 1,677)
(from 1,797 to 1,677)
Grades: PK-12
241 Main St
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Rank: #2727.
Spruance Gilbert School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +119
(from 2,479 to 2,360)
(from 2,479 to 2,360)
Grades: PK-8
6401 Horrocks St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Rank: #2828.
Apollo-ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +109
(from 1,595 to 1,486)
(from 1,595 to 1,486)
Grades: PK-5
1831 State Route 56
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Forbes Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +105
(from 1,116 to 1,011)
(from 1,116 to 1,011)
Grades: PK-6
143 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Wickersham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +105
(from 1,975 to 1,870)
(from 1,975 to 1,870)
Grades: PK-5
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Rank: #3131.
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +100
(from 2,025 to 1,925)
(from 2,025 to 1,925)
Grades: PK-8
4801 Stanton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Rank: #3232.
Union Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +95
(from 675 to 580)
(from 675 to 580)
Grades: PK-5
500 S Scotland Ln
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
Rank: #3333.
South Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +92
(from 1,385 to 1,293)
(from 1,385 to 1,293)
Grades: PK-5
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Rank: #3434.
Stanton Edwin M School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +86
(from 2,368 to 2,282)
(from 2,368 to 2,282)
Grades: PK-8
1700 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7960
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7960
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +82
(from 2,113 to 2,031)
(from 2,113 to 2,031)
Grades: PK-5
810 Rockland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
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