For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public preschools serving 6,287 students in Pennsylvania.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Pennsylvania are Oswayo Valley Elementary School, David Leech Elementary School and Elk Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Pennsylvania (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
David Leech Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Siberian Ave
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Elk Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Grades: PK-4
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Bedford Co Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Carl G Renn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
183 School Lane
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #66.
Windber Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Sugar Maple Dr
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #77.
Forest City Regional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Susquehanna Street
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
Tidioute Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Main St
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Grades: PK-12
| 292 students
Rank: #99.
Midland El/ms
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
173 7th St
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
Rank: #1010.
Rhawnhurst School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7809 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #1111.
Carbondale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Grades: PK-6
| 773 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
831 E 31st St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Marvine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Livingston St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 865-0012
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1414.
Harding School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Lincoln Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1515.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1921 E Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Pennsylvania include Oswayo Valley Elementary School, David Leech Elementary School and Elk Valley Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
15 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
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